Title of Art: Jesus Christ the Savior
Art Form: Altarpiece
Exhibit Institution: Palazzo Lateranense (Lateran Apostolic Palace)
Exhibit Location: Rome, Italy
VM Image #: 0046
Photographer: Shala Graham
Date of Photograph: December 31, 2022
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Black Christ on altarpiece of Sancta Sanctorum Chapel of the Lateran Palace. This portrayal of Christ Pantocrator, known as the Veronica, has traditionally been understood as not created by human hands. A St. Agnes mosaic is visible to the side.
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