Veronica's Veil
The image of Veronica's veil is enclosed within an architectural setting. With the archangel Gabriel on the left and the Virgin Annunciate on the right, it forms a triptych. On the reverse of the two wings are Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist. The raised letters on the border may be translated, "One alone I love faithfully."
Artwork Details
- Title: Veronica's Veil
- Date: late 15th century
- Culture: Italian, Milan
- Medium: Partly enameled gold
- Dimensions: Diameter: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
- Classifications: Jewelry, Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
- Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
- Object Number: 17.190.921
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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Italian, Milan
last quarter 15th century
Italian, Milan
last quarter 15th century
Italian, Milan
last quarter 15th century
Italian, Milan
last quarter 15th century
Italian, Milan
ca. 1492–1503
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