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Unrivalled Classical Art: Giovanni Strazza's Exquisite Veiled Virgin | Ancient Origins Undine Rising From The Waters, Undine Rising, Timeline Art, History Aesthetic, History Wallpaper, History Major, Study Art, Italian Sculptors, History Notes

The Veiled Virgin is the name of a piece of marble sculpture created by Giovanni Strazza, an Italian sculptor. As its name indicates, this sculpture is a bust of the Blessed Virgin Mary wearing a veil. The Veiled Virgin is particularly notable for its fine craftsmanship, as Strazza manages to transform the hard marble into something that reflects the softness and fineness of a real veil.

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This Intricate 19th-Century Sculpture Creates The Illusion Of A Transparent Veil Undine Rising From The Waters, Undine Rising, Bernini Sculpture, 19th Century Sculpture, Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev, Classic Sculpture, Greek Statues, Rennaissance Art

The veil has always been seen as a sign of secrecy, with its light, flowing waves gently hiding what's underneath. Conveying its intricate shapes through art has been a challenge to many artists throughout history and was seen as a sign of immense skill. And when we say artists, we don't just mean painters - even sculptors saw it as the ultimate form of skill, turning blocks of cold marble into warm and gentle shapes.

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