Kruisdraging met de Heilige Veronica 1596 - 1598

This engraving, "Kruisdraging met de Heilige Veronica", created by Hendrick Goltzius between 1596-1598, depicts the moment when Jesus, carrying the cross, is joined by Veronica, who wipes his face with a cloth that miraculously captures his image. The scene is set against a backdrop of a city with a tower, illustrating the historical context of the event. The intricate details and dramatic figures, characteristic of Goltzius's work, lend a powerful and emotional quality to this iconic scene in Christian art. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the enduring power of faith and its visual representation in art.