1641
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dominant colour
Veil of Veronica is a 1641 oil by Francisco de Zurbarán, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting shows a white cloth with a faint image of a man's face in the center. The cloth is draped over two strings, with folds and creases visible. The man's face is rendered in a soft, reddish-brown color, with a subtle expression. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the central image. The artist's skillful use of chiaroscuro adds a sense of drama and tension to the work. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Francisco de Zurbarán.
Francisco de Zurbarán was a Spanish Baroque painter. He is known primarily for his religious paintings depicting monks, nuns, and martyrs, and for his still-lifes. Zurbarán gained the nickname "Spanish Caravaggio",…
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