Lot no. 86
Viceregal School. Cuzco. Peru. 18th century.
"Veil of Veronica".
Oil on canvas.
It has a patch on the back.
80 x 71 cm.
This painting undoubtedly stands out among other representations of the True Face of Christ on the Veil of Veronica, due to the painting of the intricate and exquisite lacework of the fabric.
From the image engraved by Julián Mas (Alcora, Castellón, 1770 - Valencia, 1837) one of them is kept in the Calcografía Nacional in Madrid, (Inv. No. AC-01783): https://www.academiacolecciones.com/estampas/ inventory.php?id=AC-01783
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