FRAME AND SOUL: 
Design, Process, and Execution Across Time


A 17th-century architectural frame in ebony and hardstone is reunited with its soul: an Ecce Homo in glazed terracotta created by sculptor Giuseppe Ducrot (Rome, 1966).

Giuseppe Ducrot (b. Rome, 1966), Ecce Homo, 2026. Glazed terracotta, 12 x 9,5 cm, signed «G. DUCROT / I-2026»
+ Roman Baroque Workshop, Altarolo, first half of the 17th century. Ebony, hardstones, silver, 40 x 32 cm

Frame and Soul brings past and present into dialogue through a compelling encounter of material, form, and vision. A project celebrating the enduring legacy of Western sculptural tradition, reinterpreted through a contemporary lens. Discover a unique work where history and creation meet in striking harmony.

Frame and Soul: 
Design, Process, and Execution Across Time

Walter Padovani – Via Santo Spirito 26/A, Milan

From 21 April to 21 May 2026
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Tuesday / Friday 10.30 am – 2 pm / 3 pm – 7 pm
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Welcome drink: Thursday, April 23, 6-8.30 pm.