The Veil of Veronica - One of four Illuminated pages from a Book of Hours
Artist
Artist Unknown
Associated
Jesus Christ
Datec. 1430 - 1450
Mediumwatercolour on vellum
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 19.1 cm, Width: 14.3 cm
Frame: Height: 40.3 cm, Width: 35.5 cm
Frame: Height: 40.3 cm, Width: 35.5 cm
AcquisitionAlexander Webster Bequest, 1921.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004578
Keywords
In the Middle Ages lay people followed "The Book of Hours" to incorporate elements of monasticism in their lives. Usually written in Latin, these incorporated illuminated manuscripts, psalms and prayers.
Artist Unknown
c. 1430 - 1450
Artist Unknown
c. 1430 - 1450
Artist Unknown
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones
1859