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The veiling of statues is an option given in the roman Missal of a tradition starting before the 13th century. By veiling these images, we recognize the last two weeks of lent as a special time to mourn Jesus' passion, death, and time in the tomb until the joy of Easter Sunday.
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"the Catholic Church recommends this practice to heighten our senses and build within us a longing for Easter Sunday."
"Through this absence of images, our senses are heightened and we become more aware of what is missing."
"Christ veiled his divinity during his passion."