Antonio Stradivari Testament Print by SAXA

Testament of Antonio Stradivari in word painting (it/eng) by the famous artist SAXA, Cologne.
A few years ago two small oil paintings appeared at an auction in Genoa with portraits of Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù. At present they are the oldest depictions of the two masters. To express her enthusiasm for these works the sculptor Marijke de Vré Verlaan created a bronze sculpture, which, in turn, served as a template for the artist SAXA to create the word picture with the words of Antonio Stradivari’s will.
This is a reproduction print of the original work from 2015, which was handwritten with Indian ink on canvas. 

Each individual sheet is signed by the artist!

Original serigraphy on Hahnemühle cardboard, without frame
Edition: 70 | signed, dated and numbered
Total size: 70/70 cm
Motif size: 50/50 cm





Photo of SAXA: Monika Nonnenmacher


About the artist: SAXA

I LOVE WORDS.

Words are important tools for me to artistically engage with people and their stories. Reading and writing, listening and speaking serve dialogue. That's how we can reach each other.
And that's exactly how I try to achieve that my portraits do not simply depict people, but illustrate personalities.
Since my youth I have been writing poems and thoughts in the land of poets and thinkers. But it is not easy to make oneself heard and to find attention. So I am always looking for new means and ways, forms and expressions. Why? To show my own enthusiasm - for our wonderful language, for stories, for communication and dialogues and last but not least for our handwriting. For me, it is as unique and expressive as each and every one of us ...

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Limited to 70 pieces