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Veronica's Veil

26/7/2019

 
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St Veronica by Francesco Mochi, St Peter's Basilica, Rome
St Veronica by Francesco Mochi

The colossal statue of Santa Veronica (1629-32), which stands in one of the four niches in the crossing of St Peter's Basilica, is the work of the Tuscan sculptor, Francesco Mochi (1580-1654).

The statue, which is signed 'FRANCISCUS MOCHIUS A MONTE VARCHI FACIEBAT', 
celebrates what was once the most famous relic in the church, namely the sudarium or veil of Saint Veronica. 

St Veronica by Francesco Mochi, St Peter's Basilica, Rome
St Veronica (det.) by Francesco Mochi
St Veronica by Francesco Mochi, St Peter's Basilica, Rome
St Veronica (det.) by Francesco Mochi

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