Veil of Veronica

Veil of Veronica, a painting by Francisco de Zurbarán, dated 1631. The artwork depicts the head of Christ, seemingly imprinted on a cloth, which is draped and displayed. The cloth is off-white or beige, with folds and shadows suggesting texture and depth. The face of Christ is rendered in muted browns and tans, showing signs of suffering. The background is dark, drawing attention to the central image. The painting's dimensions are 0.78 meters wide and 1.01 meters high. It is housed in Madrid.