The Veiled Vestal Virgin: Mystery, Mastery, and Monti’s First Veil

Discover the story behind one of Chatsworth’s most captivating sculptures. Commissioned in 1846 by the 6th Duke of Devonshire, this was Raffaelle Monti’s first veiled figure—an extraordinary work that helped launch his career. Learn how ancient Roman symbolism and Victorian ideals combine in this marble masterpiece.