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Veronicas Veil Collection

"Veronica's Veil: A Glimpse into the Sacred Face of Christ" Delve into the mystical tale of Veronica's Veil, also known as The Holy Face

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: The Holy Face

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

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Sudarium Spread Out By An Angel, 1516. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Sudarium Spread Out By An Angel, 1516. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Sudarium Spread Out By An Angel, 1516.

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Saint Veronica with the Veil (image 2 of 2), between c1655 and c1660. Creator: Mattia Preti

Saint Veronica with the Veil (image 2 of 2), between c1655 and c1660. Creator: Mattia Preti
Saint Veronica with the Veil (image 2 of 2), between c1655 and c1660

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: The Sudarium of Saint Veronica, c.1450. Creator: Anon

The Sudarium of Saint Veronica, c.1450. Creator: Anon
The Sudarium of Saint Veronica, c.1450. Other Title(s): St Veronica's cloth

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

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

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: The Ascent to Calvary. The Bearing of the Cross, 1634. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens

The Ascent to Calvary. The Bearing of the Cross, 1634. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Ascent to Calvary. The Bearing of the Cross, 1634. (Christ falls, and St Veronica mops his brow)

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Saint Veronica with the Sudarium, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown

Saint Veronica with the Sudarium, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Saint Veronica with the Sudarium, c. 1500

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: The Sudarium, 1460-65. Creator: Unknown

The Sudarium, 1460-65. Creator: Unknown
The Sudarium, 1460-65

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Sudarium Displayed by Two Angels, c. 1568. Creator: Jan Wierix

Sudarium Displayed by Two Angels, c. 1568. Creator: Jan Wierix
Sudarium Displayed by Two Angels, c. 1568

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Veil of Veronica. Creator: Anon

Veil of Veronica. Creator: Anon
Veil of Veronica

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: The Sudarium, ca. 1470-75. Creator: Hans Schlaffer of Ulm

The Sudarium, ca. 1470-75. Creator: Hans Schlaffer of Ulm
The Sudarium, ca. 1470-75

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: The Mass of Saint Gregory (tempera on panel with gold)

The Mass of Saint Gregory (tempera on panel with gold)
CH261379 The Mass of Saint Gregory (tempera on panel with gold) by Frances, Nicolas (fl.1424-68); 31x20.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Saint Veronica [obverse], c. 1470 / 1475. Creator: Hans Memling

Saint Veronica [obverse], c. 1470 / 1475. Creator: Hans Memling
Saint Veronica [obverse], c. 1470/1475

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Christ Carrying the Cross, early 1620s. Creator: Cornelis van Poelenburch

Christ Carrying the Cross, early 1620s. Creator: Cornelis van Poelenburch
Christ Carrying the Cross, early 1620s

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: The Veil of Veronica, c. 1618 / 1622. Creator: Domenico Fetti

The Veil of Veronica, c. 1618 / 1622. Creator: Domenico Fetti
The Veil of Veronica, c. 1618/1622

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Face of Christ on St. Veronicas Veil, 1735. Creator: Dudesert

Face of Christ on St. Veronicas Veil, 1735. Creator: Dudesert
Face of Christ on St. Veronicas Veil, 1735

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: St. Veronica with the Sudarium, after Michelangelo, 1540-66. 1540-66

St. Veronica with the Sudarium, after Michelangelo, 1540-66. 1540-66
St. Veronica with the Sudarium, after Michelangelo, 1540-66

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: VIe Station. Ste Veronique essuie la face sanglante de Jesus

VIe Station. Ste Veronique essuie la face sanglante de Jesus. Aucune marque exterieure n indique cette station. La tradition la place au pied du petit escalier, 1860 or later

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: The veil of Saint Veronica, Early16th century. Artist: Anonymous

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

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: The Flemalle Panels: Saint Veronica. Artist: Campin, Robert (ca. 1375-1444)

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

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Saint Veronica. Artist: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)

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

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Saint Veronica and a Group of Knights. Artist: Baegert, Derick (ca 1440-after 1502)

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

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Saint Veronica (The Crucifixion Triptych), c. 1440. Artist: Weyden, Rogier, van der (ca. 1399-1464)

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

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Head of Christ, 1525-1528. Artist: Correggio (1489-1534)

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

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: Saint Veronica with the Sudarium, c. 1420. Artist: Master of Saint Veronica (active 1395?1420)

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

Background imageVeronicas Veil Collection: The veil of Saint Veronica, 1949. Artist: Mellan, Claude (1598-1688)

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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"Veronica's Veil: A Glimpse into the Sacred Face of Christ" Delve into the mystical tale of Veronica's Veil, also known as The Holy Face, a relic that has captivated believers for centuries. This ancient artifact is said to bear the imprint of Jesus Christ's face during his journey to Calvary. One notable depiction of this sacred veil is "The Sudarium" by Hans Schlaffer of Ulm, created around 1470-75. Its intricate details and delicate craftsmanship transport us back in time, allowing us to imagine the moment when Veronica offered her veil to wipe away Jesus' blood-stained visage. In "The Mass of Saint Gregory, " an exquisite tempera painting on panel with gold accents, we witness the veneration bestowed upon Veronica's Veil during a religious ceremony. Created by an unknown artist, it showcases the deep reverence people held for this holy relic. Hans Memling immortalizes St. Veronica herself in his work from c. 1470/75. Her compassionate gaze and tender touch reveal her role as a custodian of this precious cloth that holds such profound significance within Christian tradition. Cornelis van Poelenburch takes us on a visual pilgrimage through "Christ Carrying the Cross. " Painted in the early 1620s, it portrays Jesus bearing His burden while displaying St. Veronica's Veil prominently—a symbol of hope amidst suffering. Domenico Fetti presents another interpretation with "The Veil of Veronica" from c. 1618/1622; he captures both mystery and awe surrounding this revered object believed to hold Christ's true likeness. Moving forward in time, Dudesert brings forth a stunning rendition titled "Face of Christ on St. Veronicas Veil. " Crafted in 1735, it showcases remarkable artistry while emphasizing devotion towards this cherished relic. Michelangelo serves as inspiration for an anonymous artist's work, "St.