Saint Veronica with the Vera Icon by Monogrammist HL

Saint Veronica with the Vera Icon

c. 16th century

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Artwork details

Dimensions
sheet: 30 x 15.5 cm (11 13/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Location
Harvard Art Museums
Copyright
CC0 1.0

About this artwork

Curator: This is "Saint Veronica with the Vera Icon" by Monogrammist HL, residing here at the Harvard Art Museums. The dimensions of the sheet are roughly 30 by 15.5 centimeters. Editor: The stark contrast immediately draws me in. The raw emotion on Christ's face paired with Saint Veronica's grief feels incredibly powerful, yet restrained. Curator: Indeed. The print exemplifies the period's focus on religious iconography and the cult of relics. Saint Veronica, in this context, becomes a symbol of faith, her veil a tangible link to Christ's suffering. The institutional role of the church clearly shaped its dissemination. Editor: Absolutely. And the artist’s choice to depict Christ with such intense suffering invites reflection on the intersections of power, vulnerability, and faith. We see not just a divine figure, but a man enduring profound pain. Curator: A poignant observation on the artwork's ability to engage the viewer in a dialogue about faith and human suffering through symbolic representation. Editor: It leaves one contemplating the narratives we construct around identity, suffering, and resilience.

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