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Shroud Collection

The shroud, a mysterious and enigmatic relic that has captivated the world for centuries

Background imageShroud Collection: Turin Shroud Face 1934

Turin Shroud Face 1934
Part of the first photograph of the Shroud, showing the face : the image is revealed more strongly in the negative

Background imageShroud Collection: Detail of Shroud of Turin in Chiesa della SS. Annunziata church, Turin

Detail of Shroud of Turin in Chiesa della SS. Annunziata church, Turin, Piedmont, Italy, Europe

Background imageShroud Collection: Turin Shroud 1934

Turin Shroud 1934
The first photograph of the Shroud : the image is revealed more strongly in the negative. Water stains and fold marks also appear

Background imageShroud Collection: Shroud of Turin, Jesus Christ, Paris, France, Europe

Shroud of Turin, Jesus Christ, Paris, France, Europe

Background imageShroud Collection: The Veiled Christ, 1753 (marble) (for detail see 306528)

The Veiled Christ, 1753 (marble) (for detail see 306528)
ALI306529 The Veiled Christ, 1753 (marble) (for detail see 306528) by Sanmartino, Giuseppe (1720-93); Cappella di San Severo, Naples, Italy; Alinari

Background imageShroud Collection: The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase. In 1966

The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase. In 1966, a retired Canadian Reverend and his wife visited the Queens House, Greenwich, London

Background imageShroud Collection: Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House

Ghost on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House
Figure photographed on the Tulip Staircase of the Queens House, though photographer saw nothing; during normal opening hours of the Museum - (a digitally restored version of image 10003710)

Background imageShroud Collection: The Isle of the Dead, 1886 (oil on panel)

The Isle of the Dead, 1886 (oil on panel)
JHG176726 The Isle of the Dead, 1886 (oil on panel) by Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901); 80x154 cm; Museum der Bildenden Kunste, Leipzig, Germany; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageShroud Collection: Turin Shroud Displayed

Turin Shroud Displayed
The SACRE SINDONE (Shroud of Turin) is publicly displayed at Torino

Background imageShroud Collection: Odyssey / Penelope / Gorguet

Odyssey / Penelope / Gorguet
Penelope with her maids, weaving a shroud for her father-in-law. (She unravelled this every night because she had promised to chose one of her Suitors as soon as it was completed)

Background imageShroud Collection: John Dee and Edward Kelly summoning the Dead, from a History of Magic

John Dee and Edward Kelly summoning the Dead, from a History of Magic
STC202512 John Dee and Edward Kelly summoning the Dead, from a History of Magic, published late 19th century (litho) by English School

Background imageShroud Collection: Kluski Figure

Kluski Figure
A mysterious figure, swathed in a white shroud, appears behind Kluski at a Warsaw seance

The Lamentation, 1618-20 (oil on canvas)
8682951 The Lamentation, 1618-20 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: By Anthony van Dyck).

Background imageShroud Collection: Jesus raising Lazarus from the tomb, 1880 (engraving)

Jesus raising Lazarus from the tomb, 1880 (engraving)
537149 Jesus raising Lazarus from the tomb, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: wood engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageShroud Collection: Men's clothing anglo saxon: the shirt (50), worn directly on the skin, it also served as a nightgown

Men's clothing anglo saxon: the shirt (50), worn directly on the skin, it also served as a nightgown
FLO4707409 Men's clothing anglo saxon: the shirt (50), worn directly on the skin, it also served as a nightgown. The Shroud (51), after being washed

Background imageShroud Collection: The raising of Lazarus, published c.1870 (litho)

The raising of Lazarus, published c.1870 (litho)
KW320834 The raising of Lazarus, published c.1870 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved by S. Allen, from 'The National Illustrated Family Bible').

Background imageShroud Collection: Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry and Eloquence (colour litho)

Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry and Eloquence (colour litho)
8626422 Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry and Eloquence (colour litho) by Simmons, Edward Emerson (1852-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry and Eloquence)

Background imageShroud Collection: The Mass of Saint Gregoire - Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda

The Mass of Saint Gregoire - Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda
CUL4876739 The Mass of Saint Gregoire - Mass of Saint Gregory. 15th c. Attributed to Juan de Nalda. Castilian Spanish-Flemish School. It comes from the Convent of Santa Clara (Palencia). Gothic Art

Background imageShroud Collection: Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy (colour litho)

Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy (colour litho)
8626420 Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy (colour litho) by Simmons, Edward Emerson (1852-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy)

Background imageShroud Collection: Economy. Figaro washing powder. Poster by Leo Gausson, France, c.1890 (poster)

Economy. Figaro washing powder. Poster by Leo Gausson, France, c.1890 (poster)
3434478 Economy. Figaro washing powder. Poster by Leo Gausson, France, c.1890 (poster); (add.info.: Economie. Lessive Figaro. Coll. Part. Economy. Figaro washing powder)

Background imageShroud Collection: Virgin with sleeping child. Painting by Giovanni Battista Salvi il Sassoferrato (1609-1685)

Virgin with sleeping child. Painting by Giovanni Battista Salvi il Sassoferrato (1609-1685) Galleria Estense, Modene
VEN5032781 Virgin with sleeping child. Painting by Giovanni Battista Salvi il Sassoferrato (1609-1685) Galleria Estense, Modene.; Galleria e Museo Estense, Gallerie Estensi, Modena

Background imageShroud Collection: The resurrection of Jesus Christ, c.1920 (stained glass)

The resurrection of Jesus Christ, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714183 The resurrection of Jesus Christ, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s)

Background imageShroud Collection: The Deploration of Christ (Lamentation of the Dead Christ). Among the characters represented

The Deploration of Christ (Lamentation of the Dead Christ). Among the characters represented
JEB4859757 The Deploration of Christ (Lamentation of the Dead Christ). Among the characters represented: Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus hold the shroud

Background imageShroud Collection: The Deploration of Christ (Lamentation of the Dead Christ), detail. Among the characters represented

The Deploration of Christ (Lamentation of the Dead Christ), detail. Among the characters represented
JEB4859779 The Deploration of Christ (Lamentation of the Dead Christ), detail. Among the characters represented: Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus hold the shroud

Background imageShroud Collection: Silence (oil on panel)

Silence (oil on panel)
NUL113431 Silence (oil on panel) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); 54x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: by Lucien Levy-Dhurmer).

Background imageShroud Collection: Plashchanitsa [a shroud the image of Christ] from 1631. Dates to the time of Tsar Mikhail..., 1911

Plashchanitsa [a shroud the image of Christ] from 1631. Dates to the time of Tsar Mikhail..., 1911
Plashchanitsa [a shroud the image of Christ] from 1631. Dates to the time of Tsar Mikhail Feodorovich. In the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Background imageShroud Collection: Plashchanitsa [shroud with image of Christ]. Gift from Count Stroganov. In the vestry of the Assum

Plashchanitsa [shroud with image of Christ]. Gift from Count Stroganov. In the vestry of the Assumption Cathedral in the Kremlin. Rostov Velikii, 1911.

Background imageShroud Collection: Letter A, the Beaupré Antiphonary (Volume I), 1290. Creator: Unknown

Letter A, the Beaupré Antiphonary (Volume I), 1290. Creator: Unknown
Letter A, the Beaupre Antiphonary (Volume I), 1290. Illuminated initial depicting the Resurrection: Christ rises from the tomb, (top); the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalen find the discarded shroud

Background imageShroud Collection: The Lamentation. Creator: Andrea di Bartolo

The Lamentation. Creator: Andrea di Bartolo
The Lamentation, Unknown date

Background imageShroud Collection: The Lamentation. Creator: School of Lucas Cranach the Elder

The Lamentation. Creator: School of Lucas Cranach the Elder
The Lamentation, Unknown date. Unusual depiction of mourners with Christ's dead body after he has been taken down from the cross

Background imageShroud Collection: The raising of Jairus daughter 1847-1849. Creator: Petrus Theodorus van Wijngaerdt

The raising of Jairus daughter 1847-1849. Creator: Petrus Theodorus van Wijngaerdt
The raising of Jairus daughter 1847-1849. Jesus raises a girl from the dead. Jairus and his wife shower him with their thanks

Background imageShroud Collection: The Sudarium of Saint Veronica, c.1450. Creator: Anon

The Sudarium of Saint Veronica, c.1450. Creator: Anon
The Sudarium of Saint Veronica, c.1450. Other Title(s): St Veronica's cloth

Background imageShroud Collection: Descent from the Cross, 1886. Creator: Carl Bloch

Descent from the Cross, 1886. Creator: Carl Bloch
Descent from the Cross, 1886

Background imageShroud Collection: Protector Noster Aspice.... Creator: Hieronymous Wierix

Protector Noster Aspice.... Creator: Hieronymous Wierix
Protector Noster Aspice

Background imageShroud Collection: Braggiotti, Francesca, Miss, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Braggiotti, Francesca, Miss, 1927 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Braggiotti, Francesca, Miss, 1927

Background imageShroud Collection: Esquisse pour l'église de Malakoff : Le Christ mort, 1873. Creator: Adolphe-Henri Dubasty

Esquisse pour l'église de Malakoff : Le Christ mort, 1873. Creator: Adolphe-Henri Dubasty
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Malakoff : Le Christ mort, 1873. The dead Christ

Background imageShroud Collection: Sketch for the reception hall of the town hall in the 4th arrondissement: Autumn. Winter... 1884

Sketch for the reception hall of the town hall in the 4th arrondissement: Autumn. Winter... 1884
Sketch for the reception hall of the town hall in the 4th arrondissement: Autumn. Winter. Water. The night. 1884

Background imageShroud Collection: Drapery Study of a Standing Figure Facing Right, in Profile, late 1460s-early 1470s

Drapery Study of a Standing Figure Facing Right, in Profile, late 1460s-early 1470s. Creator: Andrea del Verrocchio
Drapery Study of a Standing Figure Facing Right, in Profile, late 1460s-early 1470s

Background imageShroud Collection: Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown

Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia, . Creator: Unknown
Ceremonial Hanging/Shroud (Porisitutu), Indonesia

Background imageShroud Collection: A Rajasthani Lady (gouache and w/c on marble plate)

A Rajasthani Lady (gouache and w/c on marble plate)
DND221213 A Rajasthani Lady (gouache and w/c on marble plate) by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Background imageShroud Collection: Saint Veronica, c.1428-30 (mixed technique on oak wood)

Saint Veronica, c.1428-30 (mixed technique on oak wood)
7443436 Saint Veronica, c.1428-30 (mixed technique on oak wood) by Master of Flemalle, (Robert Campin) (1375/8-1444); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

Background imageShroud Collection: The Entombment of Christ (oil on canvas)

The Entombment of Christ (oil on canvas)
898937 The Entombment of Christ (oil on canvas) by Varin, Quentin (1570-1634); 84x67.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The burial of Christ.); French, out of copyright

Background imageShroud Collection: The Shroud, 1908. Artist: Kazimir Malevich

The Shroud, 1908. Artist: Kazimir Malevich
The Shroud, 1908. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageShroud Collection: Veil of Veronica. Creator: Anon

Veil of Veronica. Creator: Anon
Veil of Veronica

Background imageShroud Collection: A man from the Muskogee tribe looks at the Oceti Sakowin shrouded in mist during a

A man from the Muskogee tribe looks at the Oceti Sakowin shrouded in mist during a protest against the Dakota Access pipeline near the Standing Rock Indian Reservation near Cannon Ball, North Dakota

Background imageShroud Collection: Fog partially shrouds the White House in Washington

Fog partially shrouds the White House in Washington, U.S. January 9, 2018. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Background imageShroud Collection: A seagull flies above the fog-shrouded skyline of New York City

A seagull flies above the fog-shrouded skyline of New York City, as the sun rises in New York, U.S. December 4, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Segar TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY



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The shroud, a mysterious and enigmatic relic that has captivated the world for centuries. From the Turin Shroud Face of 1934 to the intricate details found in the Chiesa della SS. Annunziata church in Turin, this ancient cloth holds secrets that continue to baffle experts. One cannot mention the shroud without delving into its most famous association - Jesus Christ himself. The Shroud of Turin, believed by many to be his burial cloth, is an object of intense fascination and debate. Its presence in Paris, France further adds to its allure as it stands as a tangible connection between Europe's history and religious beliefs. But the shroud's intrigue extends beyond religious symbolism. It intertwines with tales of ghostly apparitions like The Queens House Ghost on the Tulip Staircase or John Dee and Edward Kelly summoning the Dead from a History of Magic. These haunting stories only deepen our curiosity about what lies beneath this ethereal veil. Artistic interpretations also play their part in shaping our perception of the shroud. The Veiled Christ sculpture from 1753 showcases marble craftsmanship at its finest while leaving us wondering about its inspiration and meaning. As we explore these various references to "shrouds, " we are reminded that they serve as reminders of humanity's eternal quest for answers - whether through faith, historical exploration, or artistic expression. In museums such as Von Erlach Holy Shroud Prayerbook or churches like Chiesa della SS. Annunziata in Turin, Piedmont, Italy; fragments of truth are carefully preserved within each delicate fiber. The journey through these hints leads us on an odyssey where Penelope waits faithfully for her long-lost love while Gorguet watches over them both with silent wisdom. Intricate yet elusive, sacred yet mysterious –the shrouds hold within them countless untold stories waiting patiently to be unraveled.