Why it matters
Christ, crowned with thorns, turns his head towards us from a white cloth: the Veil of Veronica, on which his features were said to be miraculously imprinted. Strong light and shadow give the face sculptural volume.
Did you know?
- It is dated 1521.
- Its small size suggests it was made for private devotion.
- The Getty considers it one of its masterpieces.
Based on the Wikipedia article Head of Christ (Correggio) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
