Saverio della Gatta was an 18th-century Italian painter known for his detailed and vibrant depictions of landscapes, cityscapes, and genre scenes, particularly around Naples.
In Italy, the Christmas season begins on December 8th with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and extends to Epiphany on January 6th. Families gather for elaborate feasts featuring regional specialties like panettone and torrone. Nativity scenes, or presepi, are a central decoration in homes and churches, while midnight Mass on Christmas Eve is a cherished ritual. And gifts are often exchanged on Epiphany, when La Befana, a kindly witch, brings treats to children.
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• Size: 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
Saverio della Gatta was an 18th-century Italian painter known for his detailed and vibrant depictions of landscapes, cityscapes, and genre scenes, particularly around Naples.
In Italy, the Christmas season begins on December 8th with the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and extends to Epiphany on January 6th. Families gather for elaborate feasts featuring regional specialties like panettone and torrone. Nativity scenes, or presepi, are a central decoration in homes and churches, while midnight Mass on Christmas Eve is a cherished ritual. And gifts are often exchanged on Epiphany, when La Befana, a kindly witch, brings treats to children.
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