Statue with veil

In ancient Rome, the Vestals were the priestesses of "Vesta", the goddess of home, family and hearth. they guarded the sacred flame in the temple, if the fire died out, the high priestess would accuse one of the virgins of unchastity and sent

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The Veiled Lady - one of my favorite sculptures

Virgin with veil.. ♥

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The Veiled Lady ~ Gothic Sculpture Bust ~ Cloaked Woman Statue ~ Macabre Art and Oddities Home Decor ~ 19th Century Museum Replica. NOTE: Ready to ship mid October. Accepting limited orders. This wonderfully unique and gothic Veiled Lady statue was replicated from the original sculpture. It presents with stunning detail: from the wreath of flowers to the draped fabric, and beautifully displayed atop a black museum mount. A perfect addition for an eclectic home. Size: 14” x 9” x 6” Weighs 7…

"Veiled Lady" by Raffaelle Monti - (1873) The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge

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About the statue, The Veiled Virgin, created by renowned Italian sculptor Giovanni Strazza.

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