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The Holy Face (Savior Not Made by Hands)

Unknown iconographer, 12th century

The Holy Face (Savior Not Made by Hands)
The Holy Face (Savior Not Made by Hands) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

The face of Christ as imprinted on the cloth sent to King Abgar of Edessa, according to tradition. This image is regarded as the first icon and the foundation of all others.