The Pensive Angel of Genoa: A Monument to Loss and Remembrance

The Monteverde Angel, also known as the Angel of the Resurrection, is a masterpiece of neo-classical religious sculpture, created in marble in 1882 by the Italian artist Giulio Monteverde. Commissioned by Francesco Oneto, the president of the Banca Generale, the statue was created in memory of deceased members of his family. It stands as a poignant symbol of loss and remembrance in Genoa's Staglieno cemetery. Portraying a thoughtful angel with intricately detailed wings, it is widely recognized as one of the most beautiful and sensual sculptures of its genre. Commonly thought of as a work that captures the depth of grief, the Angel is holding a trumpet, suggesting it may be ready to sound it on the last day of judgment. A picture of this masterpiece graces the cover of several editions of the publication, Camposanto Di Genova, which referred to the sculpture as a 'true masterpiece.'

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