Sudarium of Saint Veronica, with the Face of the Thorn-Crowned Savior 1649

Curator: Up next we have Claude Mellan's "Sudarium of Saint Veronica, with the Face of the Thorn-Crowned Savior." Editor: The face is so intense, yet there's such a vulnerability in the eyes. It's captivating. Curator: Mellan really pushed the boundaries. The entire image is created from a single, spiraling line! It starts at the tip of Christ's nose. Editor: It's like he's weaving a story with that line, a continuous thread of suffering and divinity. The crown of thorns, the subtle halo... they speak volumes. How do these images continue to resonate? Curator: Perhaps because suffering is a universal theme. This face becomes a mirror, reflecting our own humanity, and the potential for grace. Editor: It is a powerful reminder of the enduring strength and fragility that resides within us.