Lot 167B
Latin America, Mexico, ca. 20th century CE. A striking ex-voto depicting a skillfully rendered visage of Christ on Veronica's veil, finely painted on heavy gauge tin. Christ's head is shown disembodied, wearing the crown of thorns and presenting an emotive expression with thoughtful eyes and well-defined features. The story of Veronica's Veil (also known as the Sudarium) comes from Saint Veronica's encounter with Jesus on the Via Dolorosa. She used her veil to wipe the blood and sweat from His face and His image was imprinted onto the cloth. This story gained popularity in the Middle Ages and continues to be an important part of the story of Christ's final hours in the Catholic tradition. Beneath the image is an inscribed prayer, likely thanking Christ for a miracle. Size of ex-voto: 9.5" W x 13" H (24.1 cm x 33 cm); of frame: 16.4" W x 20." H (41.7 cm x 50.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Pasadena, California, USA collection
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- Condition: Nicks, scratches, and abrasions to surface and slight bending to tin causing it to slip slightly in frame. Set in wood and velvet frame with nicks, scratches, and abrasions as well. Inscription indecipherable. Otherwise, intact with heavy patina. Suspension wire on verso for display.
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