
Albero della strega S (The Witch's Tree S)
Materials & Technique | Panel Canvas, MF Original Oil Painting & Bas-Relief, Pure Gold
Frame | 3D FRAME PUSH-UP, Finished with Pure Gold Leaf
Dimensions | Canvas: W20 × H20 × D4.5 cm
Frame: W31 × H31 cm
In the heart of Tuscany, Italy, stands an ancient and majestic oak tree that has lived for more than 800 years.
“Albero della Strega — The Witch's Tree.”
According to legend, witches once gathered to dance upon its vast, horizontally spreading branches under the cover of night, giving the tree its evocative name.
Having endured the passage of countless generations, this ancient oak continues to thrive with extraordinary vitality.
Throughout history, witches have also been associated with a profound understanding of plants, herbs, and the changing seasons, and have been remembered as figures connecting humanity with the natural world.
The deep Mazzi Blue that envelops the composition expresses an invisible, mystical energy. Emerging from this luminous depth, the ancient tree is sculpted in three dimensions through MAZZI’s original bas-relief technique, while the brilliance of pure gold and multiple layers of color create ever-changing expressions as they interact with light.
Butterflies fluttering around the tree symbolize transformation and rebirth. In harmony with the enduring life of the ancient oak, they represent the journey of life toward new light and renewal.
The theme of the “witch” has been an essential part of MAZZI FINE ART since its founding.
Among these expressions, the Witch's Tree stands as one of the defining motifs of MAZZI FINE ART, embodying the wisdom of nature, the strength of life, and the mysterious connection between the visible and invisible worlds.