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Hans Burgkmair the Elder

Coffret with Woodcut of Saint Veronica's Vernicle

Coffret: c. 1515; Woodcut: c. 1509
Wood, leather, iron, textile, woodcut with stenciled coloring

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

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

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