November 12, 2014 at 1:29 pm

Veiled Figures Carved Out of Marble by Antonio Corradini

by twistedsifter

 

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 of his life in Germany, Vienna and Naples—where he died—shortly after completing Modesty (below), arguably his most celebrated work.

Corradini was apprenticed to the sculptor Antonio Tarsia starting at the age of fourteen or fifteen. He started coming into his own as a sculptor in 1709, opening up his own workshop in 1713. You can read more about his life and career on Wikipedia.

Corradini was best known for his veiled marble statues which words cannot describe; the artistry is truly a sight to behold. Below you will find four examples of these extraordinary works of art.

 

1. Modesty
Sansevero Chapel Museum, Naples
Antonio Corradini, 1752

veiled marble sculptures by antonio corradini (2)

veiled marble sculptures by antonio corradini (1)

veiled marble sculptures by antonio corradini (3)

veiled marble sculptures by antonio corradini (4)

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2. Bust of a Veiled Woman (Puritas)
Museo del Settecento Veneziano, Ca’ Rezzonico, Venice
Antonio Corradini, 1725

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veiled marble sculptures by antonio corradini (7)

 

 

3. Tuccia
Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica, Rome
Antonio Corradini

veiled marble sculptures by antonio corradini (10)

 

 

4. Femme voilée
Musée du Louvre, Paris
Antonio Corradini

veiled marble sculptures by antonio corradini (8)

 

 

 

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