Veil Of Veronica Collection
"The Veil of Veronica: A Glimpse into the Holy Face" The Veil of Veronica, also known as the Holy Face, holds a significant place in Christian art and history
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"The Veil of Veronica: A Glimpse into the Holy Face" The Veil of Veronica, also known as the Holy Face, holds a significant place in Christian art and history. This sacred relic is believed to be the cloth used by Saint Veronica to wipe the face of Jesus Christ during his journey to Calvary. One notable depiction of this event is "The Sudarium" created by Hans Schlaffer of Ulm around 1470-75. The hand-colored woodcut titled "Saint Veronica with the Sudarium" from c. 1475 captures her act of compassion vividly. Throughout centuries, artists have sought to portray this momentous encounter between Saint Veronica and Jesus. An engraving called "Veil of Veronica with the portrait of Christ" showcases an intricate rendering that emphasizes Christ's suffering. Hans Memling's works further immortalize this story; his creation named "Saint Veronica [obverse]" from c. 1470/75 depicts her holding the veil reverently while another piece titled "Saint Veronica" portrays her in all her grace and devotion. Later interpretations include Cornelis van Poelenburch's painting "Christ Carrying the Cross, " which features a poignant representation of Jesus wearing St. Veronicas' veil on his way to Golgotha. Domenico Fetti's masterpiece, aptly named "The Veil of Veronica, " painted between 1618-1622, captures both awe and reverence surrounding this holy artifact. Claude Mellan takes a unique approach in his work titled "Face of Christ on St. Veronicas Cloth. " Created in 1649, he uses a single continuous line technique resulting in an incredibly detailed etching that brings out every feature on Christ's face imprinted on St. Veronicas' cloth. Michelangelo's influence can be seen through an artwork inspired by him - Michelangelo himself never depicted it directly - entitled "St. Veronica with the Sudarium.