 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 (det.) by Francesco Mochi  St Veronica (det.) by Francesco Mochi Comments are closed.
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My name is David Lown and I am an art historian from Cambridge, England.
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