The statues at the Knock Shrine in County Mayo, Ireland, stand as a masterclass in sacred sculpture by the Italian Lorenzo Ferri. Captured in a brilliant, luminous white, the apparition group beautifully brings the silent vision of 1879 to life. While the entire composition is breathtaking, a fascinating secret lies within the material itself. The figures of St Joseph, St John the Evangelist, and the angels were carved from premium Italian Carrara marble. However, the central

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