Sculptures

When one stands before "The Disillusionment" (*Il Disinganno*), the mind resists accepting the material truth. Although it seems incredible, even the last knot of the work is part of a single piece of marble, a technical feat that makes the sculptor Francesco Queirolo an unparalleled master. Observing the virtuosity with which the sculptor created the net covering the figure—a net that forms a single piece with the rest of the sculpture—is an experience that, even three centuries later, still amazes. This wonder is housed in the Sansevero Chapel in Naples, a temple filled with mystery and history.

Have you ever read the Song of Songs? It is a singular and captivating text that is part of the Bible, a literary jewel that has puzzled and fascinated theologians, poets, and artists for centuries. At first glance, it narrates the passionate story of two lovers: a young shepherd and the beautiful Shulamite, a figure of unparalleled beauty and charm. It may seem strange that such an intense, almost erotic love poem in its language and description, achieved such a prominent place in the canon of the Holy Scriptures.

The myth of Berenice and her hair is a story from Greek mythology that connects the passions of the human heart with the vastness of the cosmos. It is a tale of devotion, sacrifice, and eternal love, which has a tangible presence in the night sky. Berenice II, a powerful queen of ancient Egypt, is the heroine of a myth that inspired the constellation known as "Coma Berenices" (Berenice's Hair), a celestial tribute to an extraordinary promise.

Hercules and Deianira undertook the challenge of crossing the Evenus River. However, Nessus, the centaur tasked with guiding them, had dark intentions. In a despicable act, Nessus first crossed with Hercules and his supplies, leaving Deianira alone on the opposite bank. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he attempted to kidnap and violate the defenseless woman.