Vera Icon 1400 - 1500

This 'Vera Icon,' or true image, presents us with the face of Christ, made by an anonymous artist. The image belongs to a rich history of religious iconography, where the representation of sacred figures carries immense cultural weight. Consider the circumstances under which such an image might emerge. Perhaps it was crafted during times of religious persecution, where images became potent symbols of resistance and identity. What does it mean to create an image of faith when your own identity is marginalized? How does faith intersect with the everyday struggles of survival and belonging? Looking at the 'Vera Icon,' we are invited to contemplate the act of seeing and believing, and the way we project our hopes, fears, and identities onto these images.