The Sudarium of Saint Veronica 1500 - 1515

"The Sudarium of Saint Veronica" is a woodcut by the German Renaissance artist Hans Burgkmair, created between 1500-1515 and now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The print depicts the moment when Saint Veronica, a woman who wiped Christ's face with a cloth as he carried the cross to his crucifixion, is presented with a holy cloth bearing the image of Christ's face. The detailed engraving captures the woman's solemnity and the dramatic portrayal of Christ's suffering, with tears flowing from his eyes. This iconic image reflects the enduring popularity of Veronica's cloth as a religious relic in Christian art.