A forgotten soldier or the real Napoleon? The Statue of Penco (in Leccio) holds an enigma that time has never unveiled. Today, thanks to Materica’s technology, this figure steps out of the past and is reborn with a new presence.

3D printing, metallization, and burnishing merge to create a striking and enduring form—without the need for traditional metal casting. An innovation that opens new possibilities for art and restoration, in a project developed with the Università degli Studi di Firenze, the GeCo – LAB, and SDF.