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Published December 20, 2022 at 1285 × 1003 in New Understanding of an Old Image

The Holy Face with a decorative medallion surrounding it.

Close up of the Holy Face image found in Betrachtungen des Leidens Christi und Gebete für Klosterfrauen (Contemplations of the Passion of Christ and prayers for nuns), c. 1500. Rosenwald 13, 58v; Lessing J. Rosenwald Collection, Rare Book and Special Collections Division