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Dominicus Custos , Augsburg - Veronica biedt Christus een zweetdoek aan - c. 1579 - c. 1615 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

Dominicus Custos , Augsburg - Veronica biedt Christus een zweetdoek aan - c. 1579 - c. 1615 - STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

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Veronica Offers Christ the Shroud - Kiss-Cut Sticker Design

This design captures the harrowing moment from the Passion of Christ where Saint Veronica steps forward to offer her veil to wipe the face of Jesus as he bears the cross.

Composition and Engraving Style

The artwork mirrors the intricate, hatched linework characteristic of late 16th-century Augsburg printmaking. Dominicus Custos employs high-contrast shading to draw the eye toward the central interaction between the figures. The composition is dense, prioritizing the emotional weight of the gestures over expansive backgrounds. The figures are rendered with sharp, rhythmic strokes that define the folds of their garments and the weary, human expressions on their faces, grounding the scene in a tactile, historical aesthetic.

Historical Significance

Originating between 1579 and 1615, this engraving serves as a masterful example of religious iconography produced during a period of intense artistic refinement in Southern Germany. The image represents the "Veil of Veronica," a central artifact of Christian devotion, symbolizing empathy and the miraculous imprint of the divine. By isolating this encounter, Custos focuses the viewer on the act of mercy amidst the chaos of the march to Calvary, echoing the devotional focus of the Counter-Reformation era.

The Design as a Sticker

Because this design is rendered as a kiss-cut sticker, the complex, detailed perimeter of the engraving is preserved through a custom-shaped border that follows the contours of the figures. This allows the dramatic, heavy lines of the original print to stand out clearly against your chosen surface, turning a centuries-old masterwork into a portable, discrete piece of art for your journal or laptop cover.

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Glossy kiss-cut vinyl stickers made for smooth, indoor surfaces — laptops, journals, mirrors, and other finished items. Crisp edges, vivid color, strong hold, and not waterproof.

What “kiss-cut” means: the blade cuts the vinyl layer into the exact shape while leaving the backing liner whole, so pieces separate cleanly and lift off the sheet without tearing. It’s the neatest way to produce shaped stickers and multi-piece sheets.

  • Material: reliable vinyl face with a permanent acrylic adhesive formulated for smooth, non-porous surfaces.
  • Finish: glossy surface that enhances contrast and depth without feeling overly reflective.
  • Printing: eco-solvent inks provide dense color and crisp detail for fine lines and gradients.
  • Use case: intended for indoor environments only — not waterproof. Not recommended for continuous exposure to moisture or dishwashing.
  • Application friendly: easy-peel backing and a liner that releases cleanly to help reduce bubbles and misfeeds during placement.

These stickers perform best on smooth, dust-free surfaces — think laptop lids, sealed notebooks, glass, mirrors, finished shelving and lockers. They’ll stick well where the surface is flat and clean; avoid rough wood, silicone, fabric, and heavily textured paint.

  1. Clean: remove dust and oils with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn grime, use a mild soap and water rinse; let the area dry completely.
  2. Align: peel a corner, position carefully, then press the center down first.
  3. Smooth: work outward from the center with a soft card or a thumb to push air out and ensure the edges set down firmly.

Tip: give the adhesive 24 hours to fully settle before heavy handling. These are not designed for outdoor or wet conditions.

  • Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth, moving from the center outward to avoid scratching the gloss.
  • For light marks, a barely damp microfiber will lift residue — blot, don’t scrub, and dry right away.
  • Avoid bleach, solvents, abrasive pads, and steam; moisture or harsh chemicals can lift edges and fade inks.

Reminder: these stickers are not waterproof. Keep them away from sinks, outdoor exposure, and dishwasher cycles to maintain adhesion and finish.

Sizes are measured across the sticker’s longest side. For example, a 3″ sticker is 3 inches across its largest dimension (height or width, depending on the shape).

The kiss-cut follows the sticker’s outline for a tidy border; complex shapes can show small variances, but the advertised measurement refers to the maximum edge-to-edge length.