This Intricate 19th-Century Sculpture Creates The Illusion Of A Transparent Veil – Design You Trust

This Intricate 19th-Century Sculpture Creates The Illusion Of A Transparent Veil

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.

One of those sculptors was Giovanni Straza – a 19th-century Italian sculptor from Milan. Little is known about the artist, except that he studied in the Brera Academy and worked as a sculptor in Rome and Milan. However, while we may not know much about Giovanni himself, one of his greatest works of art has survived to this day and serves as a testament to the sculptor’s incredible skill.

It depicts the bust of Virgin Mary and gives the impression of her being wrapped in a transparent veil. The statue currently resides in the city of St. John’s, Canada and upon receiving it in 1856, Bishop John Thomas Mullock called it ‘perfect gem of art’. However, this was not the first time the veil was used in sculpture.

It was produced in 1753 and, as the named suggests, depicts a dead Christ covered in a veil. To this day the sculpture is considered to be one of the most impressive works of art ever made and another Italian sculptor, Antonio Canova even said he would willingly give up ten years of his own life to produce a similar masterpiece.

More: Wikipedia h/t: demilked, mymodernmet





If you want more awesome content, subscribe to 'Oh, Design You Trust,' our brand new Facebook page! Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

More Inspiring Stories

Taxidermy Animal Hats: Bizarre Victorian Fashion Trend
Brazilian Artist Tullius Heuer Creates Digital Paintings That Leap Off The Page
Men’s Fashion 2021 Collection
Bunny Bags From Japan That Turn Your Household Stuff Into Rabbits
Designer Turns Ridiculous Sketches Of Bicycles Into Realistic Designs
Incredible Sculptures Made Out Of Folded Paper Inspired By The 3D Characters Created In Video Games
Artist Embeds Giant Neon Orange Monolith Into Coachella Valley's Desert Landscape
Artist Sebastian Errazuriz Makes Classical Sculptures Of Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, And Jeff Bezos
The Earthquake Tower by Remco, ca. 1974
Disco Truck: A Cement Mixer Transformed Into A Giant Disco Ball
The Realistic 3-Dimensional LEGO Bridge
Traces Of Love And Personal Connections In Geometric Abstraction By Haris Lithos
"Serenade In Blood Minor": Fascinating Horror Sculptures By Viktor Makov
Artists Installed A Dumpsters Filled With Illuminated Plastic Garbage On The Street In Switzerland
Adorable Kid Wears Hand-Crocheted Predator Costume
Evocative Sculptures And Wearable Pieces Were Created With Ordinary Fabric
'I Survived 2020' Silver Commemoratives: A Perfect Gift for The Coin Collector
A New Design Project Of The Serbian Dinar
Digital Mapping Artists Transform A Montreal Cathedral Into Heaven's Wonderland
Beef Flowers – Say It With Some Meat
Hairy Yoga Pants From Orenburg In Russia Have Swept Over The Internet
Cuddle Up To Super Realistic Fish Buddies With Japanese Fishy Stuffed Animal Series
1,800 South Park Cut-Outs Spread Across Five Sections at Broncos Game During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In Akureyri, Iceland, Heart-Shaped Stoplights Are a Daily Reminder to Smile