The Vernicle
Relief
15th century (made)
15th century (made)
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This relief representing the Vernicle was probably made in the 15th centry South Germany. This depicts the Vernicle hold by an angel with wings outspread, and on the back, the Nativity is engraved.
Object details
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| Title | The Vernicle (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved mother of pearl in a silver-gilt mount |
| Brief description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the Sudarium in a silver gilt mount, South Germany, 15th century |
| Physical description | Carved mother of pearl relief depicting the sudarium (the image of Christ's head on St Veronica's cloth) in a silver gilt mount. The sudarium is upheld by an angel with wings outspread. The face of Christ has long hair. There is no halo. The relief is thick and convex, the surface much worn. On the back of the silver gilt mount is engraved the Nativity. The Virgin kneels before the Child. On the right St. Joseph in a high cap. In the background the ox and ass in the stable. The frame has a twisted edge and two loops. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr T. Whitcombe Green |
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| Summary | This relief representing the Vernicle was probably made in the 15th centry South Germany. This depicts the Vernicle hold by an angel with wings outspread, and on the back, the Nativity is engraved. |
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| Accession number | A.71-1929 |
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| Record created | November 26, 2004 |
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