Adolf Frey-Moock (Jona 1881 - 1954 Steinebrunn)
"Vera Icon," The Veil of Veronica (The Sudarium)
circa 1930-1935
oil on wood panel
45,5 x 35 cm
lower left signed: "A. FREY-MOOCK"
with glazed frame
From 1904, the Swiss painter Adolf Frey-Moock studied at the Academy of Fine Art in Munich [Akademie der Bildenden Künste München]. In 1909, he became the studio assistant of Franz von Stuck, who had a profound influence upon Frey-Moock's work; Arnold Böcklin was also a significant influence.
