The Mandylion 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 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 Mandylion: A Holy Face Revealed Through the Ages" The Mandylion, also known as The Holy Face or The Veil of Saint Veronica, has captivated artists throughout history. This sacred relic, believed to bear the imprint of Christ's face, has inspired countless works of art. In the early 16th century, an anonymous artist created The Flemalle Panels: Saint Veronica. This masterpiece depicts Saint Veronica holding the veil with reverence and awe. Another renowned artist who depicted this holy relic was Robert Campin (ca. 1375-1444). His work titled Saint Veronica showcases her tenderly presenting the veil to us in a serene setting. Dominico El Greco (1541-1614), a masterful painter from Spain, also immortalized The Mandylion in his artwork. In his Triptych of The Holy Face, he portrays Christ's face on a cloth held by angels amidst heavenly surroundings. Derick Baegert (ca. 1440-after 1502) took a unique approach in his painting titled Saint Veronica and a Group of Knights. Here we see knights surrounding her as she displays the revered veil with solemnity. El Greco returned to depict this sacred object once again in his piece called Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle) during late 16th century Italy. He captured its ethereal beauty and spiritual significance with great skill. A Byzantine icon from the 13th century showcases another interpretation of The Mandylion's visage—an ancient representation that continues to inspire awe and devotion even today. Moving forward through time, we encounter Ancient Russian frescos depicting The Holy Face within Moscow Kremlin's Archangel Michael Cathedral between 1652-1666—a testament to its enduring importance within Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Aelbrecht Bouts' Circle around c. 1500 produced "The Holy Countenance, " showcasing their fascination with capturing Christ's face on canvas, a theme that has resonated throughout art history.