August
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Benedetto Antelami's August into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
August by Benedetto Antelami is a mesmerizing example of medieval Romanesque sculpture that radiates solemn grandeur. Carved in the late 12th century for Parma Baptistery, this high relief depicts Emperor Augustus consulting the Tiburtine Sibyl—a pivotal moment foreshadowing Christ’s birth. Antelami’s masterful chisel work creates rhythmic drapery folds and expressive faces, blending Byzantine formalism with emerging Gothic naturalism. The marble surface retains traces of original polychromy, hinting at its once-vibrant celestial blues and regal purples. As one of the earliest Italian sculptures to revive classical contrapposto stance while maintaining medieval spiritual intensity, this piece bridges antiquity and the Renaissance. Art historians revere it as a cornerstone of Emilia-Romagna’s artistic heritage, where Antelami’s workshop revolutionized architectural sculpture.
For interior settings, a high-quality reproduction of August commands attention in spaces with 10-foot ceilings or higher, ideally illuminated by directional spotlights to emulate cathedral lighting. The work’s vertical composition (original measures approx. 110cm height) pairs beautifully with arched doorways or barrel-vaulted ceilings. Consider placing it against Venetian plaster walls in burnt umber or lapis lazuli tones to echo its medieval palette. In contemporary offices, juxtapose it with clean-lined walnut shelving and bronze desk accessories for a timeless contrast. For homes, flank it with wrought-iron sconces and tactile textiles like raw silk drapery to balance its stone austerity. The sculpture’s prophetic narrative makes it particularly resonant in libraries or executive suites, where its historical gravity elevates the space intellectually and aesthetically.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
