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Page of David by BERNINI, Gian Lorenzo in the Web Gallery of Art, a searchable image collection and database of European painting, sculpture and architecture (200-1900)

1717-1725. Marble, bronze, stucco. . Private collection,

Photo about PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - OCTOBER 12, 2018: the baroque statue of St. Catherine in St. Francis of Assisi church by Konrád Max Sussner 1690. Image of francis, martyr, czech - 139444348

Modern Baroque Art is an artistic style that was present mainly in Europe from the late 16th century until the early 18th century.

The veil has always been seen as a sign of secrecy, with its light, flowing waves gently hiding what's underneath. Conveying its intricate shapes through art has been a challenge to many artists throughout history and was seen as a sign of immense skill. And when we say artists, we don't just mean painters - even sculptors saw it as the ultimate form of skill, turning blocks of cold marble into warm and gentle shapes.

Despite the frightening (to put it charitably) paintings of the Renaissance Era, that time period was actually a time of great anatomical achievement in another area of art: sculpture. Every…