Veiled statue

In ancient Rome, the Vestals were the priestesses of "Vesta", the goddess of home, family and hearth. they guarded the sacred flame in the temple, if the fire died out, the high priestess would accuse one of the virgins of unchastity and sent

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Veiled skeleton statue

Veiled Vestal Virgin - Raffaele Monti, Chatsworth House Collection #sculpture #fineart #greekmythology #hestia

Reproduction of a vestal bust made in molded marble (marble powder and binders). Finishing of aging with patinas based on natural earths. Total measurements: 53 x 27 x 21 cm (20.87 x 10.63 x 8.27 inches). Base diameter: 16 cm (6.3 inches). Approx. weight: 12 kg. ( 26.5 lb.) Recreation of a bust depicting a veiled vestal priestess, from the sculpture "Veiled Vestal" by Raffaelo Monti (1818-1881). This figure reproduces the "Veiled Vestal" sculpted by the Italian artist settled in England…

In ancient Rome, the Vestals were the priestesses of "Vesta", the goddess of home, family and hearth. they guarded the sacred flame in the temple, if the fire died out, the high priestess would accuse one of the virgins of unchastity and sent one of them to the underground chamber for the rest of her life as punishment for such an act. Throughout history, many artists have used the "Veiled Virgin" as the basis for their masterpieces. Most of these works represent Vestals with a veil…