Christ's Face is Wiped by St. Veronica, plate six from Stations of the Cross c. 1748 - 1749

"Christ's Face is Wiped by St. Veronica" is an etching by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, the sixth plate in a series of 14 illustrating the Stations of the Cross. It depicts the moment when Veronica, a woman in Jerusalem, wipes the sweat and blood from Christ’s face as he carries his cross to his crucifixion. The image was created in the Rococo style, emphasizing dramatic movement, rich detail, and a sense of theatricality. The work, part of a larger series, is a testament to Tiepolo’s mastery of line and etching, contributing to his artistic reputation and the genre of religious art.