The soul of italy a secular madonna.
Madonna marble veil.
As its name indicates this sculpture is a bust of the blessed virgin mary wearing a veil.
On 4 december 1856 bishop john thomas mullock recorded in his diary.
The veiled virgin a 19th century sculpture by giovanni strazza is one of those pieces of art that continue to raise questions among art historians and lovers.
The bust of the virgin mary draped in a thin veil is remarkable for various reasons.
At first glance you may think that this sculpture is actually covered with translucent fabric.
If the phrase green shade occurs five times there must be something in it.
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.
The exact date of the statue s completion is unknown but it was probably in the early 1850s.
It is a perfect gem of art.
Vanilla bonded a contrivance aiming to stir emotions maybe not especially deep.
The veil gives the appearance of being translucent but in fact is carved of marble.
Received safely from rome a beautiful statue of the blessed virgin mary in marble by strazza.