Xavier Casalta’s stipple illustrations are a testament to the incredible patience and precision required in the art of stippling. His largest piece, featuring a marble bust of Marcus Aurelius surrounded by blooms, is a staggering display of dedication, taking over 2,300 hours across 15 months to complete. This masterpiece is composed of approximately 48 million ink dots, each one meticulously placed to create depth and texture.
Casalta’s work is not just a display of technical skill, but also an exploration of historical and natural themes, often depicting florals, architecture, and antiquities with a level of detail that is truly colossal. His upcoming large-scale architectural piece, already 1,200 hours in the making, is eagerly anticipated and promises to be another extraordinary example of his talent for transforming simple dots into complex and beautiful images.
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