The application of veiling techniques on hard marble sculptures is truly breathtaking

Every time I see these marble sculptures, I am deeply shocked. These sculptures are simply amazing! Applying the veiling technique to hard marble sculptures can be breathtaking, giving the sculptures a soft and breathing appearance. The difficulty lies not in depicting the wrinkles of the fabric, but in capturing the sense of “thinness” – where the gauze is close to the body, it should be carved to mimic the feel of skin but not completely transparent, while in areas that are less close to the body, the gauze’s wrinkles should gradually fade away to conceal the human body. Speaking of marble statues What the general public is more familiar with is “David” sculpted by Michelangelo David sculpted by Michelangelo

It’s this giant sculpture, 3.9 meters high

A work completed by Michelangelo at the age of 28

 

(1501-1504)

Michelangelo at the age of 28

And some were created between 130 BC and 100 BC
“The Venus de Milo” from ancient Greece

The Venus de Milo

And it was created around the 2nd century BC
“Victory Goddess” symbolizing battle and victory

Victory Goddess

There are far too many artworks related to marble sculptures
From the creation in ancient Greece to the sublimation through imitation in ancient Rome
With the accumulation and polishing of history on these marble statues
We can feel the authenticity of humanity and the serenity of God

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These marble sculptures, combining classical and aesthetic elements, are works of art
Due to the masterful accomplishments of the artistic masters
From a cold and rigid stone, it transformed into
A statue with skin as smooth as jade

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And among them, the stone carvings are depicted most tenderly and movingly
Or those marble statues draped in light gauze
In this issue, I’d like to share a few works featuring carved tulle
Take a look at the masterpieces handed down through generations, created with unique craftsmanship by those artistic masters

01 Antonio Corradini「Dama Velata/Puritas」

Antonio Corradini

Antonio Corradini (1668-1752), a Venetian sculptor, is regarded as the first sculptor to distinguish sculpture art from the profession of stonemasonry, and established a professional sculpture art department in the academy in 1724.

Antonio Corradini a

Antonio was highly skilled in depicting the soft texture of veils with marble. In the 1720s, he produced a significant number of sculptures, among which the bust of a young girl (1717-1725) stands out as a remarkable small sculpture.

Antonio Corradini b

Beneath the soft veil, the serene face of the young girl is accentuated, and upon closer inspection, one can also spot the faintly visible cross on her chest.

02 Antonio Corradini
「Veiled Truth/Pudicizia」
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Also from Antonio’s works (Veiled Truth, 1750), this statue is currently located in the San Severino Chapel in Italy. It was created by a prince at that time to commemorate his deceased mother

Veiled Truth

Beneath the delicate roses and the veil, lies the robust and elegant figure of a young mother.

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The delicate gauze veils the portrait like a mist, capturing the woman’s youthful appearance forever in this moment, and the gauze also serves as a symbol of the goddess of wisdom.

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03 Giuseppe Sanmartino
「Veiled Christ
Veiled Christ
In Christian sculptural art, such a delicate veil is a common theme. The doctrine holds that the divine nature of God cannot be fully revealed to humanity and needs to be concealed behind a layer of veil.
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Also housed in the San Severino Chapel is a highly acclaimed artwork – the Veiled Christ (1753), crafted by Giuseppe Sanmartino (1720–1793), who was just 33 years old at the time.
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This life-size sculpture depicts the crucifixion of Jesus, who lies on a bed wrapped in a shroud.
The gauze clings tightly to the rugged body of Jesus, following the contours of his bones and skin in folds and undulations. The serene face beneath the gauze makes it hard to imagine that this is Jesus immersed in the suffering of death.
04 Giovanni Strazza
「The Veiled Virgin」
The Veiled Virgin
This is the most renowned work of Italian sculptor Giovanni Strazza (1818-1875) – “The Veiled Virgin”
Under the veil, Maria’s face and hair can be clearly seen. Apart from the divinity embodied by being the birth mother of Jesus, what is more intended to be conveyed here is the subtle glimpse of Maria’s virginity as a young girl beneath the veil.

 

05 Raffaelle Monti
「The Sleep of Sorrow and the Dream of Joy」
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“The Sleep of Sorrow and the Dream of Joy” is a work completed by Raffaello Monti (1818-1881) in 1861. It depicts a dreamy maiden half-draped in gauze, resembling an angel, yet hovering over roses devoid of any vitality, alongside another sleeping figure. (It symbolizes the Italian Renaissance in the 19th century)
The soft scarf, carrying the woman’s long hair and fluttering behind her, also lends a sense of lightness and suspension to the entire portrait. The scarf, hanging from the top of her head to her feet, feels like a gentle breeze brushing against her face, without any sense of heaviness.
 
06 Raffaelle Monti
「A Veiled Vestal Virgin」
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The same work by Raffaello Monti, now housed at Chatsworth House in the UK, is “A Veiled Vestal Virgin” (1846-1847), specifically depicting the Vestal priestess serving the goddess Vesta. The delicate contrast between the garland on top of her head and the smooth texture of her skin, and the matte finish of her veil, creates a subtle contrast. Here, the young girl’s face hidden behind the veil can only be seen in a blurred outline, and the huge veil she wears resembles a shroud. From this moment on, she will dedicate her life to the gods. In the 2005 version of “Pride and Prejudice”, Elizabeth is attracted to this tightly veiled statue when she visits Darcy’s estate. In such a story that depicts the pursuit of personal independence, equal freedom, and love among women in the context of the middle class in early 19th-century Britain, the director’s inclusion of the heroine and the statue in the same frame also appears obscure and intriguing.
In the film, the director provides a rare and beautifully crafted close-up shot of this sculpture.

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Post time: May-26-2025

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