Marble Statue Of Veiled Woman

In 1848 a year after sending the duke his prize monti joined the revolt against austria.

Marble statue of veiled woman. Also known as the bride this sculpture was created by the italian sculptor raphaelle monti who came to live and work in england 1850. Marble has always been the most preferred material among sculptors even in the early times. That s the marvel of the veiled virgin a 19 th century sculpture by italian artist giovanni strazza. The veiled lady a bust after the antique by monti 1875.

For the duke the veiled virgin was one sculpture in a vast collection of white marble that he had been building for 30 years. From ancient greece to the present day marble has remained beloved among sculptors due to its metamorphic properties. For the duke the veiled virgin was one sculpture in a vast collection of white marble that he had been building for 30 years. The veil gives the appearance of being translucent but in fact is carved of marble.

The exact date of the statue s completion is unknown but it was probably in the early 1850s. And i m sure you are too. Sculptures of veiled figures peaked in popularity during the 1700s in italy an opportunity for sculptors to show their technical mastery over marble. The sculpture is made of carrara marble obtained from tuscany a material widely used among italian renaissance artists.

When the italians lost an early battle monti left for london never to return. 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. For years the translucent marble veil of this masterpiece has mystified people who have set eyes on it. But for monti it was a game changer.

But for monti it was a game changer. 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. About a century later raffaelo monti and other artists revived this technically demanding tradition.