Coffret with Woodcut of Saint Veronica's Vernicle
Cleveland Museum of Art

Coffret with Woodcut of Saint Veronica's Vernicle

Hans Burgkmair the Elder (German, 1473–1531) · Coffret: c. 1515; Woodcut: c. 1509

Wood, leather, iron, textile, woodcut with stenciled coloring
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

A secret compartment on the top lid of this coffer may have held a relic, consecrated host, or valuable document.

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