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The Green Pope: An Artistic Tribute Born from the Land
A Unique Portrait: The Land as Canvas
In a world where traditional portraiture often involves paint and canvas, an innovative Italian land artist has redefined artistic expression by using the earth itself. Near Verona, in northern Italy, the artist has crafted a striking image of Pope Leo—not with brushes or pencils, but by meticulously carving a vast 25,000 square meter field. This groundbreaking work transforms the landscape into a living, breathing fresco, bringing the pope’s visage into view through the carefully plowed patterns in the soil.