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The sudarium, also known as the Holy Face, holds a significant place in religious art and history



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The sudarium, also known as the Holy Face, holds a significant place in religious art and history. One notable depiction is Claude Mellan's engraving titled "The Sudarium of Saint Veronica" from 1649. This artwork showcases Jesus Christ's face imprinted on the shroud held by St. Veronica. Angels are often depicted alongside the sudarium, emphasizing its sacred nature. In some artworks like "Angels with the Sudarium of Saint Veronica, " an angel proudly displays this holy relic to believers. Other pieces such as "Sudarium Displayed by Two Angels" show two angels reverently presenting it. Hans Schlaffer of Ulm created another remarkable representation called "The Sudarium. " Crafted between 1470-75, this piece captures the intricate details and reverence associated with this artifact. Various artists have explored different mediums to portray the sudarium's significance. For instance, an oil painting titled "The Sudarium" beautifully captures its essence on canvas. Similarly, Hans Memling's work features St. Veronica holding the shroud of Christ in an oil panel painting named "St. Veronica with the Shroud of Christ. " Even woodcuts have been used to depict this revered object throughout history. An example is "The Veil of Veronica, " published in the Nuremberg Chronicle in 1493. One can't forget Cornelis van Poelenburch's masterpiece called "Christ Carrying The Cross. " Created in the early 1620s, it portrays Jesus carrying his cross while wearing a cloth resembling St. Veronica’s veil or sudarium. These artistic representations serve as reminders of faith and devotion surrounding this ancient relic believed to bear Jesus' image—a symbol that continues to inspire believers worldwide for centuries.