Face of Christ on St. Veronica's Veil 1735

This 1735 engraving by Dudesert or Du Desert, entitled *Face of Christ on St. Veronica's Veil*, depicts a close-up portrait of Jesus Christ's face with a crown of thorns and traces of blood. The image is a depiction of the *Veronica*, or *Sudarium*, a relic believed to be the cloth on which Jesus' face was imprinted during his journey to Calvary. This piece is a fine example of 18th century religious art, emphasizing the pain and suffering of Christ's sacrifice. The artwork is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.