
Christ sinks, exhausted, to the ground during the forced march to his execution on Calvary. Saint Veronica kneels at the ready with a cloth to wipe his face during this brief respite from carrying his own cross. The resulting contact relic was said to create a kind of print with an impression of Christ’s countenance (also appearing in the title page of the series) that possessed healing powers.

Betrayal of Christ, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Resurrection, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)

Agony in the Garden, from Passion of Christ
Jan Sadeler, the Elder (Flemish, 1550-1600) after Marcus Gheeraerts, the Elder (Flemish, c. 1520-c. 1590)