The Mosaists

Set in sixteenth-century Venice, "The Mosaists" follows Sébastien Zuccato, a respected painter and instructor to Titian, as he grapples with the decision of his sons, Francesco and Valerio, to abandon painting for mosaic artistry. Their remarkable work on the Basilica of San Marco sparks a profound debate about the value of different art forms and the authority that defines what art is worthy of respect. Written by George Sand in 1837, the novella draws on real historical figures and raises questions about the societal perceptions of art, exploring the costs of advocating for a craft often deemed inferior.