Veronica’s Veil
Details
Le Blanc III, 3 Nr. 33 II (von II); Préaud 21; Montaiglon 25.
Description
A, fine strong impression of the famous subject, engraved in a single spiral line, without any cross-hatching. The rising and falling line forms the face of Jesus in Veronica’s sweatcloth; thus, according to the inscription, the “one and only” (Jesus) is created by “a single” (line). Mellan learnt this skill from Francesco Villamena, whose pupil he was after his arrival in Rome in 1624. However, the present depiction was not created until 1649, when the artist was living in Paris again. Wide margins. – Few stains, defects to the edges. The corners bumped and slightly soiled in the margins, otherwise in good condition.
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