Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Pietro Vassalletto: A Roman Marbleworker's Legacy Pietro Vassalletto was a sculptor born in Rome, Italy, belonging to a family of artists active throughout the 12th-14th centuries. His lineage traced back to a prominent Roman marbleworking guild (marmorati), which played a crucial role in shaping the artistic landscape of the era. Two families of marbleworkers operated on a grand scale, adorning churches and palaces with breathtaking s
culptures and frescoes—a testament to their skill and dedication. His father, Giovanni Vassalletto, was himself a sculptor and architect, establishing a tradition of excellence that Pietro would wholeheartedly embrace. This familial influence instilled in him a profound understanding of craftsmanship and artistic vision, shaping his entire career trajectory. The Vassalletto family’s reputation for producing exceptional marble sculptur…