Glories of the West: the Veiled Virgin of Giovanni Strazza

"The Veiled Virgin is a Carrara marble statue carved in Rome by Italian sculptor Giovanni Strazza (1818–1875), depicting the bust of a veiled Virgin Mary. The exact date of the statue's completion is unknown, but it was probably in the early 1850s. The veil gives the appearance of being translucent, but in fact is carved of marble." (Wikipedia)

Giovanni Strazza had a true gift, and one which he used as such gifts ought to be used: to the glory of God!