Antonio corradini

White marble seems to dissolve into rippling wet fabric as the water nymph Undine changes from liquid to human form. Abandoned by her husband, the heartbro...

Sculpture details.

a study of the veiled sculptures of Antonio Corradini and the wet silk photographs of Erwin Blumenfeld

Veiled Vestal Virgin

Antonio Corradini (1688 – 1752) was a Venetian Rococo sculptor. Corradini was born in Venice and worked mainly in the Veneto but also completed commissions across Europe, living for periods …

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.

antonio corradini la pudicizia

The Veiled Christ by Giuseppe Sanmartino is one of the most famous and impressive sculptures in the world. It is located in the heart of the Sansevero Chapel in Naples.