The Monumental Grave of Raffaele Bisteghi is found in the Cimitero della Certosa in Bologna, a tribute to the diligence of the artist, Enrico Barberi, who was assigned the commission in 1885. Completed three years later in 1887, this sculpture is considered a significant piece in the Bolognese funerary complex. It is a gisant, featuring a dying man in an expressive pose, surrounded by his loved ones and acquaintances. The figure of the angel, angled diagonally above the deceased, represents the celestial messenger on the verge of floating into the hereafter. This position and the departing man's facial expression mirror Silvestro Lega's painting ‘Mazzini Morente. The monument maintains an impactful presence today, making it a must-visit for anyone with a passion for art and history.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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