Fraternity-Testvériség, 1963 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1963-06-01 / 6. szám
FRATERNITY 9 The work shows excellent sculptural technique. Holding the model in one’s hand, one finds the weight of the lead insignificant in comparison with the strength that radiates from Finta’s command of form, a strength, however, which is not unreined brute force but the power of security based on order, faith and self-sacrifice. It seems almost unbelievable that a piece of lead could be made into this impressive model only eight inches high. The explanation lies in Finta’s ability to give life to every small part of his forms. Finta adorned the gates of the Rio de Janeiro Exhibition with statues of the legendary Magyar leaders, Lehel and Botond. His next work was a stucco triptych for the Sacre Coeur Church in Petropolis, near Rio. In the bronze model of this triptych kept by Finta’s widow, the soft lines and fine rhythm of the work can be seen. Contrasts of light and shade are skillfully handled and serve to direct attention to the main parts of the three compositions. The shadows created by undercutting behind the protruding figures gives the triptych a special emphasis of relief. The left compartment illustrates the Adoration of the Magi. Incense rises from a Roman incense burner in the right corner; behind the Magi, servants raise the gifts intended for the Infant. The center compartment of the triptych shows a Raphaelesque Madonna of soft beauty standing with the Child in her arms, kindness and love radiating from His face. The right compartment is a relief showing the Adoration of the Shepherds. In the left corner, the faint outlines of the stable and its manger are almost blended into the background. The shade and light effects focus attention on the figures: a shepherd standing in front of the stable, playing his flute; to the right, a group of other shepherds, all facing the stable, the first kneeling, the next bending intently forward, the last two standing erect — one with a round shepherd’s hat on his head, the other with a lamb
