SAINT APOLLONIA
MARTYR AND PATRON OF THE DENTISTS
XII Century: martyred by extracting all her teeth alive
having refused to give up her faith.
Original handheld sculpture (16x11x8 cm), shaped with wax.
Iconic, according to the MOMA’s Glossary of Art Terms:
having the character of an icon, i.e., an important and enduring symbol, an object of great attention and devotion
The story of a work. The journey of an artist. The meaning of a symbol.
A journey into the creative universe of Guido Dettoni della Grazia through MARIA, one of the most significant works of contemporary sacred art.
Published posthumously by the Santa Maria delle Rose Cooperative, this volume represents Guido Dettoni della Grazia’s final editorial legacy and is the most comprehensive publication devoted to MARIA, bringing together texts, images and documents that tell its complete story.
