Veronica's Veil

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late 15th century · Partly enameled gold · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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."

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 15th century

Medium

Partly enameled gold

Culture

Italian, Milan

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917