Holy Face Collection

The Holy Face. Found in the Collection of Museo Nacional de Escultura Valladolid

Saint Veronica between Saints Peter and Paul, 1510. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Saint Veronica between Saints Peter and Paul, 1510. Private Collection

The Sudarium held by two angels, 1513. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Sudarium held by two angels, 1513. Private Collection

The four guards of the Arciconfraternita del SS. Salvatore kneeling before the face of Christ (vellum)
MMT215632 The four guards of the Arciconfraternita del SS. Salvatore kneeling before the face of Christ (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

St. Veronica, c. 1310 (stone)
XIR212801 St. Veronica, c.1310 (stone) by French School, (14th century); Church of Ecouis, Normandy, France; French, out of copyright

The veil of Saint Veronica, Early16th century. Artist: Anonymous
The veil of Saint Veronica, Early16th century. Found in the collection of Ptuj Ormo? Regional Museum

The Flemalle Panels: Saint Veronica. Artist: Campin, Robert (ca. 1375-1444)
The Flemalle Panels: Saint Veronica. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Saint Veronica. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Saint Veronica. Found in the collection of Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo

Triptych of The Holy Face. Artist: Master Bertram (ca 1340-ca 1415)
Triptych of The Holy Face. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Saint Veronica and a Group of Knights. Artist: Baegert, Derick (ca 1440-after 1502)
Saint Veronica and a Group of Knights. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle), 1586-1595. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle), 1586-1595. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle), 13th century. Artist: Byzantine icon
Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle), 13th century. Found in the collection of the Notre-Dame de Laon

The Holy Face (Dome painting in the Archangel Michael Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin), 1652-1666. Found in the collection of the Archangel Michael Cathedral in the Kremlin, Moscow

The Holy Countenance, c. 1500. Artist: Bouts, Aelbrecht, (Circle)
The Holy Countenance, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona

Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle), 1447. Artist: Russian icon
Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle), 1447. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle), 1658. Artist: Ushakov, Simon (Pimen) Fyodorovich (1626-1686)
Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle), 1658. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle). Artist: Russian icon
Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle). Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Saint Veronica (The Crucifixion Triptych), c. 1440. Artist: Weyden, Rogier, van der (ca. 1399-1464)
Saint Veronica (The Crucifixion Triptych), c. 1440. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Head of Christ, 1525-1528. Artist: Correggio (1489-1534)
Head of Christ, 1525-1528. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Saint Veronica with the Sudarium, c. 1420. Artist: Master of Saint Veronica (active 1395?1420)
Saint Veronica with the Sudarium, c.1420. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The veil of Saint Veronica, 1949. Artist: Mellan, Claude (1598-1688)
The veil of Saint Veronica, 1949. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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"The Holy Face: A Glimpse into Devotion and Artistic Expression" The concept of the Holy Face has been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history. From vellum to stone, from anonymous creators to renowned masters, this captivating subject has taken various forms. In the four guards of the Arciconfraternita del SS. Salvatore kneeling before the face of Christ on vellum, we witness a profound display of reverence and devotion. The delicate strokes and intricate details bring forth a sense of awe-inspiring spirituality. St. Veronica, depicted in stone around 1310, presents us with an early representation that exudes grace and compassion. The artist skillfully captures her act of offering solace through her veil imprinted with Christ's image. An anonymous artist from the early 16th century immortalizes Saint Veronica's veil in breathtaking detail. This portrayal showcases not only artistic mastery but also serves as a testament to the enduring power behind this sacred relic. Robert Campin's Flemalle Panels present us with another interpretation of Saint Veronica. Through his brushstrokes, he invites us to contemplate her role as she stands alongside other revered figures within this triptych composition. Dominico El Greco's rendition adds his unique touch to Saint Veronica's story during the late Renaissance period. His elongated figures and vibrant colors create an ethereal atmosphere that transports viewers into a realm where faith intertwines with artistry. Master Bertram's Triptych of The Holy Face takes us back to medieval times when religious fervor was at its peak. With meticulous attention to detail, he portrays scenes surrounding this holy relic while evoking deep contemplation among those who gaze upon it. Derick Baegert brings together Saint Veronica and a group of knights in his artwork—a visual narrative that speaks volumes about chivalry intertwined with spiritual devotion during the fifteenth century.