Saint Veronica Displaying the Sudarium c. 1428 - 1430

This panel painting, "Saint Veronica Displaying the Sudarium", was created by Robert Campin, a prominent figure in early Netherlandish painting, around 1428-1430. The painting depicts Saint Veronica holding the "Veronica Veil" which bears the image of Christ's face, a relic deeply revered in the Catholic faith. Campin's meticulous attention to detail, realistic portrayal of the figure, and the use of rich colours, contribute to the painting's powerful devotional impact. Now housed at the Städel Museum, the work exemplifies the emergence of realism and detail in Northern European art during the Early Renaissance.