Veronica
1540
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Master of 1565
This anonymous woodcut artist worked in the 16th century, carving scenes with sharp lines and dense detail.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Veronica is a 1540 ink by Master of 1565, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut print depicts a woman standing in front of an arched doorway, holding a cloth with a bearded man's face on it. The woman wears a long dress and a cloak draped over her shoulders, with a halo around her head. She stands in a classical architectural setting, with columns and a brick wall behind her. The woman's facial expression is serene, and her hands are gently holding the cloth. The bearded man's face on the cloth appears to be a representation of Jesus Christ, with a crown of thorns on his head. The overall atmosphere of the print is one of reverence and devotion. The use of woodcut as a medium adds a sense of texture and depth to the print. For more information on this technique, look up "woodcut".
This anonymous woodcut artist worked in the 16th century, carving scenes with sharp lines and dense detail.
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