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Veronica's Veil
Veronica's Veil
Veronica's Veil
DepartmentHispano

Veronica's Veil

NameSculpture
Maker Santiago Matta
CultureHispano
Date1935-1943
Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America
MediumWood (pine)
Dimensions16 1/8 × 5 11/16 × 1 3/8 in. (41 × 14.5 × 3.5 cm)
Credit LineLoan from the Fine Arts Collection, U.S. General Services Administration WPA, Federal Art Project, 1935-1943
Object numberL.2018.2.9
DescriptionBas-relief carving depicting the imprint of Christ's face on Veronica's veil
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Station 3: Jesus is condemned by the Sanhedrin
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Station 4: Jesus is denied by Peter
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Station 5: Jesus is judged by Pilate
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Station 7: Jesus takes up his cross
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