St. Veronica with the Holy Kerchief

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St Veronica's veil with the imprint of Christ's face on it was a favourite theme of medieval mysticism. According to the legend Veronica offered her kerchief to the sweating Christ, who was carrying His cross to Calvary. Profound devotion with a predilection for meditation picked out the figure of the holy woman holding up her kerchief from the animated scene on the way to Calvary.

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About the Artist

Master Of Saint Veronica

The Master of Saint Veronica is named after an image of the saint in the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. He is regarded as the most important painter in Cologne before Stefan Lochner who was influenced by him. His work is distinguished by soft contours and subtle colour combinations.

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