The Procession to Calvary

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The pagan virgin Veronica took pity on Christ carrying the Cross and wiped his face with her veil, which became miraculously imprinted with his features. Saint Veronica kneels to receive the veil from Christ’s hand as he continues on his way. Although Christ is in profile, the image on the cloth is full face. The Virgin and Mary Magdalene follow Christ with Saint John the Evangelist. Simon of Cyrene helps to carry Christ’s cross.

This painting was made for the church of San Gallo in Florence, which was destroyed in 1529. The subject of Christ carrying the Cross was unusual for altarpieces at this date in Italy – the prominence of Veronica suggests that this altarpiece may have been painted for a chapel dedicated to her.

The National Gallery, London

London

Title

The Procession to Calvary

Date

probably about 1505

Medium

Oil on canvas, transferred from wood

Measurements

H 166.4 x W 161.3 cm

Accession number

NG1143

Acquisition method

Bought, 1883

Work type

Painting

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