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Il custode del Sepolcro is a funerary sculpture by Guido Galletti, created in 1939 for the Germani tomb at Staglieno Cemetery in Genoa. The work represents the monumental sculptural tradition for which Staglieno has been renowned since the nineteenth century.
The sculpture occupies an important place within Staglieno’s extensive collection of funerary art, where notable Italian artists have created works spanning multiple generations. As a work from the interwar period, Il custode del Sepolcro reflects the continued vitality of sculptural practice in Liguria during the 1930s, when cemetery monuments remained significant commissions for established artists.
Details
- Creator: Guido Galletti
- Year: 1939
- Location: Germani tomb, Staglieno Cemetery, Genoa
- Type: Funerary sculpture
Frequently asked questions
Who created this sculpture?
Guido Galletti created Il custode del Sepolcro in 1939.
Where is the work located?
The sculpture is installed in the Germani tomb at Staglieno Cemetery in Genoa, Liguria.
What is the context of this work?
The sculpture dates from 1939 and represents the tradition of monumental funerary art for which Staglieno Cemetery has been distinguished.