This artwork reimagines the legendary figure of Alexander the Great, transforming a classical bust into a radiant vision of power and fragility. Cast in luminous gold tones, the sculpture seems to glow from within, as though history itself were alive in the present moment. The swirling curls of Alexander’s hair catch the light with baroque intensity, while the serene yet determined gaze evokes the timeless aura of leadership.
What makes this portrait unique is the bold, modern intervention: a splash of crimson across the cheek, like both a wound and a painter’s gesture. This detail bridges centuries, reminding us that even icons of strength carry traces of vulnerability and reinterpretation. It is at once homage and disruption—a dialogue between the permanence of marble and the fleeting spontaneity of contemporary expression.
In an interior, this piece becomes more than decoration: it becomes a statement. Golden brilliance brings warmth and grandeur, while the abstract splash invites reflection and conversation. It is ideal for those who value history not as something distant, but as a living force—reborn in every glance.
Dialogue Between Centuries
Javier Ferrando’s passion for art is as much about history as it is about the present. An avid collector, he finds inspiration in the Old Masters—Vermeer’s quiet light, Rembrandt’s dramatic shadows, and the grandeur of the Italian Renaissance. For Ferrando, these works are not..
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Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands