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commesso

commesso

9.9
A person who makes pictures by setting small colored stones into a surface
  • noun
  • /kəˈmɛsoʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • The commesso crafted a stunning mosaic for the cathedral.

Examples

  • Florence is famous for its skilled commesso artists and their intricate inlaid panels.

  • A master commesso can transform simple stones into stunning works of art.

  • The commesso carefully selected each stone to create a lifelike floral pattern.

  • Many famous commessi worked in Florence during the Renaissance.

  • The skilled commesso crafted a beautiful tabletop using vibrant stones from various regions.

  • At the art exhibition, we admired the intricate designs made by the commesso using colored stones.

  • The commesso showcased his latest work, a stunning panel adorned with inlaid gems and intricate patterns.

Synonyms

mosaicist
vscommesso
  • Specialized
8.6

A person who makes pictures with small pieces of stone, glass, or tile

focuses on inlaying colored stones rather than using glass or tile often for panels

How Skilled

commesso
  • Specialized
9.9
craftsman
39 2.8
novice
46 3.4

Surface Forms

commesso singular
commessi plural

Etymology

Commesso can also mean the craftsman who makes those inlaid stone pictures, from the same idea of 'putting together' and related to commission because the maker is 'entrusted' with the job. So a commesso is the skilled person who fits stones to create a picture.