Take a closer look and you ll realize that the veil isn t textile but rather marble that s the marvel of the veiled virgin a 19 th century sculpture by italian artist giovanni strazza for years the translucent marble veil of this masterpiece has mystified people who have set eyes on it.
Marble sculpture veil.
The sculpture of the exquisitely veiled virgin mary was made from carrara marble in rome by the famous italian sculptor giovanni strazza.
He established his name with the veiled lady sculpture which was purchased by the duke of devonshire and is part of the great chatsworth house collection.
The veiled lady a bust after the antique by monti 1875.
In 1875 the duke gave copeland permission.
Raffaelle monti the sleep of sorrow and the dream of joy 1861.
The veiled virgin sculpture is celebrated for its realism as the figure appears to have a translucent shroud draped over her face.
Citation needed the veil gives the appearance of being translucent but in fact is carved of marble the technique is similar to giuseppe.
Here we discuss the history of the veiled virgin a 19th century work by italian sculptor giovanni strazza.
The cristo velato that is the veiled christ is a sculpture completed in 1753 originally mis attributed to antonio corradini and considered one of the world s most remarkable pieces of art.
This masterpiece is considered a part of the italian cultural image.