Veiled Rebecca of Salar Jung Museum is a white marble statue, sculptured by Italian neoclassical sculptor, Giovanni Maria Benzoni (1809–1873) in the mid 19th century. It is a life size structure of Rebecca measuring to a height of 167.0 cm, the statue and the round pedestal is carved in single block of marble without any joint. The pedestal has an inscription near right foot which, gives the name of the sculptor, city and year. The statue in Salar Jung Museums Veiled Rebecca draws her veil with the right hand, whereas in other works of Benzoni it is the left hand that pulls the veil. The folding on veil is considered as main articulated work on the statue, as one can view the face simultaneously the face is covered with veil. Another Stupendous Marble Structure Like Taj Mahal. Many Knew not.
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