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Chest formerly thought to have contained the Holy Shroud of Besancon
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Chest formerly thought to have contained the Holy Shroud of Besancon
XIR370297 Chest formerly thought to have contained the Holy Shroud of Besancon, 13th century (wood painted with tempera on a gilden base) by Mosan School; 23 x 44 x 19 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon, France; (add.info.: the Turin Shroud was probably in Besancon from 1208 till 1329 and the Besancon shroud was a copy, although allegedly with a provenance from the the emperor Theodosius and much venerated by illustrious visitors from the 16th to the 18th centuries; sent to Paris in 1792 during the French Revolution and torn up into bandages for patients at the hospital of the Hotel-Dieu; ); European, out of copyright
Media ID 22950082
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This print captures the Chest formerly thought to have contained the Holy Shroud of Besancon, a relic that held immense significance in Roman Catholicism. Created by the Mosan School in the 13th century, this wooden chest stands at 23 x 44 x 19 cm and is adorned with exquisite tempera paintings on a gilded base. The history surrounding this chest is as intriguing as its ornate design. Believed to have housed the Turin Shroud from 1208 until 1329, it was later discovered that this particular shroud was actually a copy. Despite its origins being questioned, it still garnered veneration from illustrious visitors throughout the centuries. However, during the French Revolution in 1792, when religious artifacts were targeted for destruction, this precious chest was sent to Paris and torn apart into bandages for patients at Hotel-Dieu hospital. It serves as a poignant reminder of how turbulent times can erase even the most cherished relics. Today, preserved within Musee des Beaux-Arts et d'Archeologie in Besancon, France, this fragmented relic container continues to captivate viewers with its intricate decoration and historical significance. Its presence evokes thoughts of piety and devotion while also shedding light on humanity's complex relationship with faith and relics. Through Bridgeman Images' lens, we are granted an opportunity to appreciate not only the craftsmanship but also ponder upon the spiritual fervor associated with such objects of reverence.
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