Here we discuss the history of the veiled virgin a 19th century work by italian sculptor giovanni strazza.
Marble sculpture veil.
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.
Raffaelle monti the sleep of sorrow and the dream of joy 1861.
At first glance you may think that this sculpture is actually covered with translucent fabric.
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.
The sculpture of the exquisitely veiled virgin mary was made from carrara marble in rome by the famous italian sculptor giovanni strazza.
The veiled virgin is a carrara marble statue carved in rome by italian sculptor giovanni strazza 1818 1875 depicting the bust of a veiled virgin mary the exact date of the statue s completion is unknown but it was probably in the early 1850s.
This masterpiece is considered a part of the italian cultural image.
Citation needed the veil gives the appearance of being translucent but in fact is carved of marble the technique is similar to giuseppe.
In 1875 the duke gave copeland permission.