With Vatican seals These images (with or without frame) were given for "services rendered" at the time. Given the quality of this framing and the additional letter with handwritten date and signature, the generous giver(s) must have been very satisfied. The signature supposedly belongs to Bishop Lodovico Caracciolo di Castagneta, Bishop of Calydon. Condition: good condition, framed (with minor damage to the frame, see photos) Dimensions: 52/76.5 cm The image is one of the holy relics of Christianity: the "veil of Veronica" or "Holy Face", kept and revered in Rome since the time of Emperor Tiberius (1st century), and since the 8th century in St. Peter's Basilica. According to legend, a pious woman 'Veronica of Jerusalem', whom Christ had met on his way to Golgotha ​and who, out of compassion, laid her veil on his face with sweat and blood, with the intention of cleaning it. Then she took it back, miraculously, the imprint of the most holy face remained on the cloth! Please take a good look at the photos, for a good impression of the condition. These are part of the description and the automatic translation of this website may at times lead to communication problems. Will always be shipped quickly and securely. All items that we auction off can be viewed by appointment or may be collected at our address in Belgium. Collection needs to be done within three weeks, following the end of the auction. Unless otherwise agreed. The shipping costs stated on the next page do not apply for the following areas and islands (for these destinations, regular mail rates apply): Denmark: Faroe Islands, Greenland Germany: Helgoland, Büsingen Spain: Ceuta, Melilla, Canary Islands, Gibraltar, Andorra France: French overseas territories and departments, also known as DOM, COM & TAAF Italy: Livigno, Campione d’Italia, National waters of Lake Lugano, San Marino, Vatican city United Kingdom: Channel islands Finland: Aland Islands Greece: Mount Athos (independent state) Cyprus: The Turkish territory.