#The Veiled Christ

[2001hz]

'The Veiled Christ' Sculpture By: Giuseppe Sanmartino (1753) Location: Museo Cappella Sansevero Naples, Italy

“the folds, the finesse of the veil the beauty, and the regularity of the overall proportions” — Marquis de Sade

Giuseppe Sanmartino form a single block of marble. He made the beautiful detailed marble so transparent that it birthed the popular rumor that he placed a real veil over the sculpture and turned it to stone through alchemy.

[pmamtraveller]

THE VEILED CHRIST | 1753 | by GIUSEPPE SANMARTINO

THE VEILED CHRIST, is a breathtaking marble sculpture that captures the lifeless body of JESUS CHRIST draped in a delicate veil. This remarkable work, is a testament to SANMARTINO'S unparalleled skill and the power of art to evoke emotion.

One of the most striking aspects of the sculpture is the illusion of the veil itself. SANMARTINO'S mastery of marble carving is evident in the way he has captured the translucency and folds of the fabric, creating the impression that it is draped over the body rather than carved from the same block of marble. The veil appears to cling to the contours of CHRIST'S face and body, revealing the underlying form while maintaining a sense of mystery and reverence.

The sculpture's composition is equally impressive, creating a dynamic and visually appealing arrangement. The folds of the veil lead the viewer's eye towards the face, which is the focal point of the work. The expression on CHRIST'S face is serene and peaceful, conveying a sense of acceptance and resignation to his fate.

SANMARTINO'S attention to detail is remarkable. The veins on CHRIST'S hands and feet are clearly visible, and the musculature of his body is expertly rendered. The sculptor's use of light and shadow further enhances the realism of the work, creating a sense of depth and volume.

THE VEILED CHRIST is a powerful and moving work of art that has captivated viewers for centuries. SANMARTINO'S ability to transform cold, hard marble into a delicate, ethereal veil is a testament to his skill and creativity

[wolfie-wolfgang]

Back in Naples - weeks before Covid -soon we were all told to stay home.

On the 6th January 2020 I returned to Naples not realising it was going to be my last foreign journey anywhere for two years. On 31st January two Chinese tourists in Rome were tested positive for the Covid virus and the Italian government declared a state of emergency. The first case of Covid was documented in the UK that day too, followed by a series of lockdowns beginning in March. Soon we…

[plaguedpriest]

Body and Bride

(veil-less ver. under the cut)

[sictransitgloriamvndi]

[heartsings77]

Matthew 27:50-51 NLT 50 Then Jesus shouted out again, and he released his spirit. 51 At that moment the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook, rocks split apart,

[luvchristxx]

How I feel when i’m wearing a cute modest outfit

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[motley-cunt]

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[raspberry-arev]

they are definitely not yearning your honor. they hate each other and definitely not in a complex hot way

my ninth blorbos are back <3 I def like Gideon's sword the most out of all my attempts at drawing it

[spitblaze]

no little transmasc dont send that transfem an ask saying 'how do you feel about transmascs' and blow up when she reacts with anything less than complete agreement that your group is actually more oppressed than hers

[aftergodsheart]

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[mysterious-secret-garden]

Arnold Böcklin - Mary Magdalene Weeping over the Body of the Dead Christ, 1867.

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[porcelainhaert]

୨୧ God is within her, she will not fail"

- Pslam 46:5

[waifwastecity]

vespers vibe

[thepastisalreadywritten]

The Veiled Christ ("Cristo Velato" ) is a sculpture completed in 1753 AD, originally (mis) attributed to Antonio Corradini and considered one of world’s most remarkable pieces of art.

In fact, the great neoclassical maestro Antonio Canova (1 November 1757 – 13 October 1822), who tried to buy the work, said he would gladly give up ten years of his life to produce such masterpiece.

Although Corradini was in fact commissioned with the job in the first place, he died having only produced a clay model for what would later be a definitive piece sculpted in marble.

It was Giuseppe Sanmartino (1720-1793), then, who ended up producing the astonishing sculpture of a dead Jesus, covered by a transparent shroud carved out of the very same marble block shared with the rest of the statue.

Sanmartino’s mastery — the veil covering the figure of Jesus being in fact “transparent” — didn’t only gain him a well-deserved place in the history of Western art but also turned his artwork into the stuff of legend.

Some stories claim Sanmartino covered his sculpture with a linen veil he managed to transform into marble by means of complex chemical-alchemical processes.

Those very same legends would also claim that Raimondo di Sangro, Prince of Sansevero (30 January 1710 – 22 March 1771), commissioner of the sculpture, was himself an alchemist who taught Sanmartino the mysteries of his pseudo-science. Of course, these are but legends.

The statue is today preserved in the Capella Sansevero in Naples, Italy.

[stroopwaifey]

I only veil at mass now but I know veiling is important because of how my atheist mom reacts EVERY TIME I put one on.

Whenever I wear a veil I am bombarded with questions and remarks. “Why are you wearing that?” “Do other women wear them?” “You look Russian/Ukrainian” this one is interesting because she’s literally half polish, like her mom was from Poland, why the Slav hate?? “You look weird.” “You shouldn’t be wearing that.”

The veil is an open symbol that I am a subject under God and that is threatening to the world and the devil.

John 3:20: "For everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.”

So that’s just another reason it’s important to veil. Not only is it a form of modesty but it shows that we are not afraid to proudly proclaim we are God’s servant, that we are under him all our lives. He is in control.

It makes me think I should veil outside of mass.