Sep. 6, 2007 - The Veiled Christ
This monument lies in the Sansevero Chapel in Naples, Italy. It is a Baroque explosion mourning the body of Christ when it was in the grave. The Piece in made entirely out of marble and is a body lying on a pillow under a very realistic veil and there is a crown of thorns lying at his feet.
If you study the incredible statue you will see that as you walk from the feet to the head you will notice that his facial expression from suffering to peace, and if you stand directly behind it you sill see that the veil over the face disappears.
Nobody knows how Giuseppe Sanmartino (1720-93) created the veil over the body and yet you can still see the features beneath it. But it is regarded as one of the most beautiful pieces of Christian art in Italy.
Quote of the day!
"To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping"
~Chinese Proverb
I bid you all adieu,
Amanda
Comments
Sep. 6, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by tagsfan
Simply amazing! I don't think I have ever heard of this before.
Sep. 11, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Bluejane
That is really neat!
It is a wonderful peace of art!
Bluejane
Sep. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Bluejane
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