Head of Christ, Master of the Orcagnesque Misericordia
Head of Christ, Tempera on wood, gold ground, Overall, with engaged frame, 11 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. ( x cm); painted surface 9 5/8 x 6 1/8 in. ( x cm), Paintings, Master of the Orcagnesque Misericordia (Italian, Florence, active second half 14th century), This hypnotic panel, painted front and back and with its original frame, shows two angels holding the cloth on which Christ's head was miraculously imprinted (Veronica's veil). The inscription on Christ's collar suggests that it may have been used during the Mass as a pax to pass the kiss of peace
Size: 3784px × 5359px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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