Print Description
This oval print depicts a religious scene of Saint Veronica holding the Veil of Veronica, which bears the face of Jesus Christ. The image captures her expression of mixed awe and sorrow, her eyes upturned and filled with emotion as she clutches the sacred cloth. This artwork is a classical representation of this saintly figure, often depicted in Christian art, illustrating the miracle of Christ’s image being transferred onto the cloth during his journey to Calvary.
Made by an anonymous engraver/artist.
Medium: Mezzotint engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 10 x 13 cm (3.94 x 5.12 inch). Image size: 9.5 x 12.5 cm. (3.74 x 4.92 inch).
Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
SAINT-VERONICA-VEIL-JESUS-CHRIST | PCO-C43-18
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
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