March Auction
Lot 181:
Antique Veil of Veronica Devotional Textile, Jesus Vera Icon, Framed, Institutional Stamp
Description
Antique devotional textile depicting the Veil of Veronica (Vera Icon), presenting the solemn frontal image of Christ’s face impressed upon a cloth. The image is rendered with finely articulated linear detail and subtle tonal modeling, characteristic of early devotional printing traditions derived from engraved prototypes. The textile surface displays pronounced age, patina, and fiber texture, contributing to its strong historical presence and visual depth.
Details
Medium: Printed textile (fabric support)
Subject: The Veil of Veronica (Christ’s face on cloth)
Dimensions (framed): approx. 28 × 34 cm
Presentation: Mounted on board and housed in a period-style frame
Marks: Blue circular institutional stamp visible on the mount and partially on image
Condition: Surface wear, toning, and textile irregularities consistent with age; stable overall presentation
Catalogue Note
Images of the Veil of Veronica held a central role in Christian devotional practice, revered as acheiropoietic representations of Christ’s likeness. Textile examples such as this were produced for sustained devotional use, valued for their tactile and symbolic association with the sacred cloth itself.
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