The Strangely Seductive 18th Century Anatomical Wax Models
Kaushik Patowary Jun 2, 2016 3 comments These beautiful wax models of sensuous women lying supine, with their heads tipped back, and lips parted in ecstasy, look like they are from a renaissance painting. One idly toys with her plait of golden hair, while another clutches at a satin cushion. One is crowned with a golden tiara, while another wears a string of pearls around her neck. Yet, each and everyone of them has their abdomen slashed open causing their innards and guts to spill out. These bizarre beauties called “Anatomical Venuses” were created by sculptor Clemente Susini in the lat...