The Sudarium of Saint Veronica — Anonymous

Anonymous. Painted c. 1450.

When Christ carried his cross to Calvary, he wiped the sweat from his face with a veil given to him by Veronica. The image of his features became imprinted on the cloth. This miraculous vera icon or ‘true image’ developed into the ‘standard portrait’ of Christ. It was a favourite subject of devotional art in the 15th century.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, Christian art in France, Germany and Italy, Middle Ages and Renaissance.

panel, tempera · Original size: 29 × 39.5 cm

Print: 29 × 39.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109205. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.