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Veil of St. Veronica held by two angels. Altar retable from the church in Moszczenica Niżna – predella.

Unknown

1490

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum in Kraków

Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Veil of St. Veronica held by two angels. Altar retable from the church in Moszczenica Niżna – predella. is a 1490 unspecified by Unknown, held at National Museum in Kraków.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1490
Where can I see it?: National Museum in Kraków

About this work

This painting depicts two angels holding a white veil with the face of Jesus Christ in the center. The angels are dressed in white robes with green belts and have large wings, one blue and one orange. They are holding the veil up, and Jesus' face is visible, wearing a crown of thorns. The background of the painting is a light brown color. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the angels' faces and the folds of their robes. The use of color is muted, with earth tones dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and reverence. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the dramatic effect of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.