At first glance, it looks like a soft, folded handkerchief resting delicately in the hand of a nobleman. But look closer — it’s not fabric at all. It’s solid marble, sculpted in 1781 by the French artist Louis-Philippe Mouchy. This masterpiece, part of a marble statue depicting Charles de Sainte-Maure, Duke of Montausier, is one of the most astonishing examples of artistic … [Read more...] about This Handkerchief Isn’t Fabric — It’s Carved Entirely from Marble

