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Tijs Dragtsma (1992) - A 1000 Nails into the Light of David
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Tijs Dragtsma (1992) - A 1000 Nails into the Light of David

Title: A 1000 Nails into the Light of David – A sculptural tribute to Michelangelo (1 of 5) Description: A 1000 Nails into the Light of David is a contemporary homage to Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture — reimagined not in marble, but in pure brass. This artwork consists of 1,000 hand-placed solid brass nails, driven meticulously into a matte black surface. From up close, the pattern is abstract — a shimmering, almost chaotic constellation of metal. But take a step back, and David’s face emerges with striking clarity: calm, defiant, illuminated. Crafted from raw, untreated brass, the nails will gradually develop a natural patina over time — making the artwork evolve slowly, like memory, like legacy. Each nail is a fragment of light, a whisper of form, a moment of intention. This is number 1 in a limited edition of 5. Each piece in the series is built from the same template, but differs subtly in spacing, rhythm, and light reflection. No two are the same. Details: • Title: A 1000 Nails into the Light of David • Edition: 1 of 5 (limited series) • Medium: 1,000 solid brass nails, hand-placed • Background: Matte black acrylic glass • Size: 53 x 53 cm • Includes: Signed Certificate of Authenticity • Frame: Gold-trimmed float frame Note: This work lives between sculpture and shadow. A modern interpretation of a Renaissance icon, built for the present — and aged by time itself. Curious about the making-of? Find behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos, and close-ups on my Instagram: @tdfineartstudio

No. 95817287

No longer available
Tijs Dragtsma (1992) - A 1000 Nails into the Light of David

Tijs Dragtsma (1992) - A 1000 Nails into the Light of David

Title:
A 1000 Nails into the Light of David – A sculptural tribute to Michelangelo (1 of 5)

Description:
A 1000 Nails into the Light of David is a contemporary homage to Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture — reimagined not in marble, but in pure brass.

This artwork consists of 1,000 hand-placed solid brass nails, driven meticulously into a matte black surface. From up close, the pattern is abstract — a shimmering, almost chaotic constellation of metal. But take a step back, and David’s face emerges with striking clarity: calm, defiant, illuminated.

Crafted from raw, untreated brass, the nails will gradually develop a natural patina over time — making the artwork evolve slowly, like memory, like legacy. Each nail is a fragment of light, a whisper of form, a moment of intention.

This is number 1 in a limited edition of 5. Each piece in the series is built from the same template, but differs subtly in spacing, rhythm, and light reflection. No two are the same.

Details:
• Title: A 1000 Nails into the Light of David
• Edition: 1 of 5 (limited series)
• Medium: 1,000 solid brass nails, hand-placed
• Background: Matte black acrylic glass
• Size: 53 x 53 cm
• Includes: Signed Certificate of Authenticity
• Frame: Gold-trimmed float frame

Note:
This work lives between sculpture and shadow. A modern interpretation of a Renaissance icon, built for the present — and aged by time itself.

Curious about the making-of?
Find behind-the-scenes footage, time-lapse videos, and close-ups on my Instagram: @tdfineartstudio

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