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The Veil of Saint Veronica
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
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.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineDe zweetdoek van de heilige Veronica. c. 1450. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
