Veiled Woman at The Louvre, Paris

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Antonio Corradini (October 19, 1688, Venice - August 12, 1752, Naples) was a renowned Venetian Rococo sculptor. Born in Venice, he primarily worked in the Veneto region but also received commissions from outside Venice, including Vienna and Naples where he eventually passed away. Corradini's patrons were spread across Eastern Europe for several years. In 1716-17, he completed eighteen busts and two statues for Peter the Great, Russian czar, in St. Petersburg, along with his first veiled women; he would complete two more in the city in 1722. In Rome, Corradini devoted himself to sculpting a Veiled Vestal without any patron's commission (it remained unsold), and was involved in restoring St. Peter's Basilica. He designed eight models of colossal statues intended for placement at the dome's foot to increase resistance to centrifugal force. Corradini also sculpted a bust of Pope Benedict XIV and other minor works. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access free. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.