Veronica Holds Out a Cloth to Jesus

A woman in a long hooded cloak with a fringed edge leans toward a bearded man in a crown of thorns who is carrying a large wooden cross. She holds out a cloth, and the cloth shows an outline of a face with a beard. The man has a halo, long hair, and drops of sweat on his forehead. Behind him, a man in a head wrap steadies the cross beam, another man holds a tall staff, and a woman peeks out from the background. A stone brick wall and arched windows fill the setting, and a hand points from the right edge. This Good Friday scene is a nice one for older kids to color. Try soft browns for the cross and stone, then leave the cloth pale so the face on it stands out. Teachers could also use it to talk about the Stations of the Cross.