Vernicle 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

Book of Hours, folios 13 verso: Salve sancta facies, Christ as Salvator mundi holding orb
5938140 Book of Hours, folios 13 verso: Salve sancta facies, Christ as Salvator mundi holding orb and blessing, , 1510 (parchment and gold) by Master of the Dresden Prayer Book (fl.c.1460-1520)

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

Saint Veronica Vernicle Woodcut Sheet 12 7 / 16
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St. Veronica with the Holy Shroud
XJL86546 St.Veronica with the Holy Shroud by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 91x84 cm; Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo, Spain; Greek, out of copyright

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Vernicle, also known as the Holy Face, holds a significant place in religious art throughout history. From ancient Byzantine icons to Renaissance masterpieces, this sacred image has captivated artists and believers alike. In the Book of Hours, folios 13 verso, we see Christ as Salvator mundi holding an orb, symbolizing his dominion over the world. This portrayal echoes the veil of Saint Veronica from the early 16th century by an anonymous artist. The Flemalle Panels by Campin depict Saint Veronica with exquisite detail and emotion. Moving forward in time, El Greco's rendition of Saint Veronica showcases his unique style and mastery of light and color. Master Bertram's Triptych of The Holy Face transports us back to the medieval era with its intricate craftsmanship. Derick Baegert's painting depicts Saint Veronica surrounded by knights, emphasizing her role as a revered figure in Christian tradition. El Greco's later work titled Holy Mandylion (The Vernicle) continues to explore this theme with a touch of mysticism. The Byzantine icon from the 13th century presents another interpretation of the Vernicle that highlights its enduring presence across different cultures and artistic traditions. In contrast, Ancient Russian frescos found in Moscow Kremlin's Archangel Michael Cathedral showcase their own unique depiction of the Holy Face. Aelbrecht Bouts' painting titled The Holy Countenance captures a moment frozen in time around 1500 when devotion to this holy relic was at its peak. Finally, a Russian icon from 1447 reminds us that reverence for the Vernicle transcends borders and spans centuries. Throughout these diverse artworks spanning various periods and regions, one thing remains constant: veneration for the Vernicle as an embodiment of divine grace and compassion continues to inspire both artists and believers worldwide.