This is my favorite sculpture. It's called The Veiled Virgin by Giovanni Strazza. He was an Italian sculpture in the 1800's. I am just amazed how he made this piece of rock look like a veil. Some people are geniuses. I like sculpture in general, but this one really touches my heart.
We're in the big count down now. Not much time left to get those last minute presents and treats. I'm going tomorrow morning to try and finish up. I'm not looking forward to it! I've done all my shopping online this year. But I need stocking stuffers and candy.
I'm so glad you stopped by. I hope you have a great week!
it is wonderful to have a connection to a sculpture like this...it is beautiful!! i picked up stocking stuffers throughout the year and now i have too many things. i only have one stocking to fill!! good luck shopping, hopefully you have good ideas on what you need to get!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea to pick up stocking stuffers all year. I'll give it a try for next year!
DeleteA beautiful sculpture, one of my favorites as well.
ReplyDeleteI am done buying gifts. Everything is packed and ready. M
Not wrapped but in gifts bags, so much easier! The grands who live far away all have their packages, and some have already opened them!
Funny that the gkids have already opened their gifts. I hope you have a merry Christmas. Take care.
DeleteThis sculpture is truly amazing! That he made something so sheer and fragile from stone. The veil over the face is awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat's his most famous piece. You can hardly find anything else he's done. I hope you have a Merry Christmas! Take care.
DeleteA very beautiful piece of artwork! Luckily we present one another when we see something on the spot but never for Birthdays or Christmas, so, all easy here :-) Good luck - and fun!!! - with your shopping - I always love to get something for a loved one.
ReplyDeleteI just finished my Christmas shopping, now I can really relax. I hope you have a merry Christmas.
DeleteAbsolutely brilliant work!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Have a merry Christmas.
DeleteMerry Christmas, Leslie. 🎄 Thanks for the visit to my blog.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't familiar with this lovely sculpture. Thanks for posting it.
I'm glad you liked it. It's definitely my favorite. Have a merry Christmas!
DeleteIt is stunning
ReplyDeleteIt is! I hope you have a merry Christmas!
DeleteIt is indeed a beautiful sculpture of the Virgin Mary.
ReplyDeleteYes! I love it. I hope you have a merry Christmas.
DeleteWe are ready for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing piece.
I just got back from doing my final shopping. Hurray! I hope you have a merry Christmas.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you :). That is truly a piece of art, unbelievable!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you too.
DeleteThat is a nice statue.
ReplyDeleteI think so too. I hope you have a merry Christmas.
DeleteThat is an amazing sculpture!
ReplyDeleteI think so too. Have a merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI tried sculpting with marble in high school. It was very hard, so I appreciate any artist who can accomplished these. Janice
ReplyDeleteThanks for the insight! Have a merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful sculpture.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you ...
All the best Jan
I think so too! Merry Christmas to you too!
DeleteThat veil is amazing, considering what he started with. Looks so real!
ReplyDeleteI know! He was remarkable!
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely exquisite! How on earth they did this is beyond me. Thank you for sharing this extraordinary sculpture. Merry Christmas Leslie!
ReplyDeleteI think so too! I have no idea how he got the shadows. Merry Christmas, Denise
DeleteI think so too. I don't know how he got the shadows. Merry Christmas, Denise!
beautiful! amazing that it's real
ReplyDeleteExcellent shot. I love the veil and the movement of it.
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