The bust of the virgin mary draped in a thin veil is remarkable for various reasons.
Madonna marble veil.
The veiled virgin is the name of a piece of marble sculpture created by giovanni strazza an italian sculptor.
If the phrase green shade occurs five times there must be something in it.
The face is veiled and the figure and features are all seen.
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 veil gives the appearance of being translucent but in fact is carved of marble.
It is a perfect gem of art.
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 soul of italy a secular madonna.
Vanilla bonded a contrivance aiming to stir emotions maybe not especially deep.
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.
At first glance you may think that this sculpture is actually covered with translucent fabric.