Dante Mortet, renowned Roman craftsman at Bottega Mortet, recounts the profound meaning of a project that brought together two symbolic cities of Italian culture: Mantua, home of Virgil, and Rome, the cradle of civilization.
On the occasion of the Jubilee year dedicated to Virgil, it was precisely Dante — who recalls the Supreme Poet by name and spirit — who restored life to a symbolic and powerful bond: from Mantua, Virgil ideally returns to Rome, thanks to the art and mastery of those who, with passion, sculpts not only marble but also memory.
For Mortet, however, the greatness of this experience lies not only in the work itself, but in the value of teamwork. “Everything we have achieved - he underlines - we have done together.” It is thanks to the shared commitment, to the hands and hearts of those who collaborated on the project, that it was possible to bring the beauty of Mantua, its culture and its traditions to the national spotlight.
“I'm not from Mantua, but you let me hear from us,” he confesses with gratitude. And this is perhaps the most beautiful gift: to have built a bridge between territories, people and stories, making craftsmanship not only a profession, but a language capable of uniting.
A sincere thank you, therefore, from Dante Mortet in Mantua. And from Mantua to those who have been able to tell it so well.