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17th Century, Oil on Canvas, Holy Face of Jesus on Veronica's Veil (Spanish)
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17th Century, Oil on Canvas, Holy Face of Jesus on Veronica's Veil (Spanish)

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17th Century, Oil on Canvas, Holy Face of Jesus on Veronica's Veil (Spanish).

Canvas, with edges glued to board. The composition features the visage of Christ with dark hair and a beard, centrally displayed upon a golden, draped cloth or shroud held by corners against a dark, contrasting background.

Such devotional pieces - often associated with Spanish or Flemish Baroque traditions (such as the circle of Francisco de Zurbarán or Philippe de Champaigne) - symbolise the miraculous imprint of Christ's face.

CONDITION:

For 400+ years old, this oil on canvas is in remarkable condition. Some minor scratches to canvas. Would benefit from cleaning, and would look stunning in a gilt frame. The very edges of this canvas have been glued to a board, presumably to stabilise and preserve the canvas.

PROVENANCE:

Purchased from a Monastery in Barcelona, Spain.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
57cm (22.44")
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White Space Antiques has dated this 17th Century Religious Painting to the 17th Century.

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17th Century, Oil on Canvas, Holy Face of Jesus on Veronica's Veil (Spanish).

Canvas, with edges glued to board.

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The composition features the visage of Christ with dark hair and a beard, centrally displayed upon a golden, draped cloth or shroud held by corners against a dark, contrasting background.
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fig 1. A seventeenth-century Spanish oil painting on canvas depicting the Holy Face of Jesus Christ presented on Veronicas draped veil against a dark ground.
fig 1. 17th Century, Oil on Canvas, Holy Face of Jesus on Veronica's Veil (Spanish)

Such devotional pieces - often associated with Spanish or Flemish Baroque traditions (such as the circle of Francisco de Zurbarán or Philippe de Champaigne) - symbolise the miraculous imprint of Christ's face.

fig 2. A seventeenth-century Spanish oil painting on canvas depicting the Holy Face of Jesus Christ presented on Veronicas draped veil against a dark ground.
fig 2. 17th Century, Oil on Canvas, Holy Face of Jesus on Veronica's Veil (Spanish)

CONDITION:

For 400+ years old, this oil on canvas is in remarkable condition. Some minor scratches to canvas. Would benefit from cleaning, and would look stunning in a gilt frame. The very edges of this canvas have been glued to a board, presumably to stabilise and preserve the canvas.

PROVENANCE:

Purchased from a Monastery in Barcelona, Spain.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this 17th Century Religious Painting to the 17th Century.

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SA1230055
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Archive I A seventeenth-century Spanish oil painting on canvas depicting the Holy Face of Jesus Christ presented on Veronicas draped veil against a dark ground.

17th Century, Oil on Canvas, Holy Face of Jesus on Veronica's Veil (Spanish)

Archive II A seventeenth-century Spanish oil painting on canvas depicting the Holy Face of Jesus Christ presented on Veronicas draped veil against a dark ground. View II
Archive III A seventeenth-century Spanish oil painting on canvas depicting the Holy Face of Jesus Christ presented on Veronicas draped veil against a dark ground. View III
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A seventeenth-century Spanish oil painting on canvas depicting the Holy Face of Jesus Christ presented on Veronicas draped veil against a dark ground.
17th Century, Oil on Canvas, Holy Face of Jesus on Veronica's Veil (Spanish)
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A seventeenth-century Spanish oil painting on canvas depicting the Holy Face of Jesus Christ presented on Veronicas draped veil against a dark ground.
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  • ObjectOil Painting
  • Period17th century
  • StyleSpanish Baroque
  • MaterialOil, Canvas
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsVeil of Veronica, Holy Face motif, Chiaroscuro lighting, Scrollwork base
  • SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 57 cm (22 in)

This seventeenth-century Spanish Baroque oil painting on canvas measures 71 cm high and 57 cm wide, depicting the Holy Face of Jesus on Veronica's veil against a dark background. The canvas has its edges glued to a board for stabilization and shows minor scratches, alongside a visible scrollwork base at the bottom and knotted upper corners of the cloth. The palette consists primarily of dark brown tones contrasted with golden hues on the central draped shroud, which displays the visage of Christ with dark hair and a beard. Painted in an oil medium, the piece reflects devotional themes associated with Spanish traditions. Suitable for placement above a mantel in a home today, this artwork fits Victorian and Gothic design vibes. The composition utilizes chiaroscuro lighting to focus attention on the central holy face motif, while the overall condition reflects its age of over four centuries with appropriate surface wear. The piece can be displayed directly on a wall to add historical character to a traditional interior space.

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During the 17th century in Spain, religious art was heavily influenced by the Counter-Reformation, which encouraged art that fostered personal devotion. Images of the Holy Face, or the Veil of Veronica (Sudarium), became prominent subjects for painters as sacred relics representing the miraculous impression of Christs countenance.

Artisans during this era typically painted with hand-ground mineral and organic pigments bound in linseed or walnut oil. These were applied onto hand-woven linen or hemp canvas stretched over timber frames, often prepared with a dark reddish-brown ground layer known as imprimatura.

Authentic period paintings exhibit age-appropriate craquelure patterns, natural oxidisation of the canvas fibers on the reverse, and historical hand-forged tacks or lacing along the stretcher edges. Technical analysis such as pigment composition testing and infrared reflectography helps confirm period-correct methods.

A dark Baroque canvas provides a dramatic focal point when hung above a minimalist console table or marble mantelpiece. Pairing classical sacral art with contemporary architectural lighting and simple timber furnishings creates a striking contrast between historical texture and modern design.

Keep oil paintings away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and areas of high humidity to prevent canvas warp and paint flaking. Dust gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush and consult a professional art conservator for surface cleaning or varnish restoration.
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