Sudarium of St. Veronica Supported by Two Angels, This print refers to one of the episodes along the road to Calvary. According to apocryphal legend, Veronica was troubled by the sight of Christ struggling to carry his cross, so she gave him a cloth with which to wipe his face. Upon returning it to her, his face was imprinted into it. This is regarded as a miracle by the Catholic Church and, in conjunction with her piety and compassion, elevated Veronica to sainthood., 1513

 Item — Box: 280
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s39-i0161

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Sudarium of St. Veronica Supported by Two Angels, This print refers to one of the episodes along the road to Calvary. According to apocryphal legend, Veronica was troubled by the sight of Christ struggling to carry his cross, so she gave him a cloth with which to wipe his face. Upon returning it to her, his face was imprinted into it. This is regarded as a miracle by the Catholic Church and, in conjunction with her piety and compassion, elevated Veronica to sainthood.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.GERM.0165; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: 1513

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: St. Veronica; Religious Subjects; Jesus Christ; Angels; Sudarium; School: German; Style period: Mannerism; Technique: engraving; Work type: prints

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: book clipping ; Image height (in.): 5.2; Image width (in.): 6.7in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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