A Flemish carved oak figure of Saint Veronica holding the Veil with the Holy Face Possibly 17th century The standing figure holding the veil with the face of Christ, the back unfinished, 34cm wide, 25cm deep, 91cm high (13in wide, 9 1/2in deep, 35 1/2in high) Footnotes: Provenance Bonhams, London, Period Design, 5 July 2011, lot 40, where acquired The story of Veronica with the Veil recounts how a compassionate woman wiped the face of Jesus as he carried the cross to Calvary. According to the legend, his face was miraculously imprinted upon the cloth, which became known as the Veil of Veronica. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing