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The Enigma of Eternity: Unveiling ‘The Veiled Christ
Unearthed from a single marble block, Giuseppe Sanmartino’s masterwork, “The Veiled Christ”, erected in 1753, quietly reigns in Naples’ Sansevero Chapel. Commissioned by Prince Raimondo, it was Antonino Corradini’s task until death stepped in, handing the baton to Sanmartino. Disregarding Antonino’s method, Sanmartino sculpted his signature Baroque stroke.
An artwork hailed globally, it presents a lifelike Christ beneath an astonishingly ‘transparent’ marble veil, reflecting divine craftsmanship. The mystery enshrouding this piece intensifies its allure. More than a sculpture, it’s a silent sermon on transience and eternity, transforming cold, lifeless marble into an emblem of heavenly grace. Such is the power of Sanmartino’s artistry: turning stone into spirit.
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