Chalice Collection (#5)

Fountain of the Great Cup, also called "of the Lilly", work by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Villa d'Este garden in Tivoli Tivoli Villa d'Este, garden Monumental Fountain Late Renaissance

Faith; high-relief by Agostino di Duccio in a pillar of the Chapel of St.Sigismondo in the Malatestian Temple, Rimini Rimini Malatestian Temple, Chapel of San Sigismondo High Relief High Renaissance

Tabernacle containing holy oil, by Donatello, in the Church of San Martino alla Palma, near Florence Florence San Martino alla Palma, Church Tabernacle Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Louis XIV style vase, chalice and ciborium in the Hall of Treasure, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris France Paris, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Hall of Treasure Vase. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Christ in the olive garden; work by the French School preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

A side of a Byzantine urn of an unknown, located in the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare in Classe, environs of Ravenna. Ravenna St

Detail of the door of the Small Cloister of the Certosa of Pavia, by Giovanni Antonio Amadeo Certosa di Pavia Small Cloister Relief High Renaissance, Renaissance

Christ resurrected: detail of the baptismal font. Work by Matteo Civitali preserved in the Church of San Jacopo a Lammari, in the province of Lucca Lucca Lammari, Church of San Jacopo

Baptismal font with the figure of Christ. Work by Matteo Civitali preserved in the Church of San Jacopo a Lammari, in the province of Lucca Lucca Lammari

Tabernacle for the holy oils. Work by Della Robbia in the Cathedral of San Cristofano di Barga, near Lucca Barga San Cristofano Cathedral Tabernacle Renaissance

Faith, marble relief by Matteo Civitali, in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence Florence Museo Nazionale del Bargello Low Relief, Basrelief Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Procession of King Rene I of Anjou (1409-1480) to Aix en Provence, 1877 (lithograph)
JAB4120781 Procession of King Rene I of Anjou (1409-1480) to Aix en Provence, 1877 (lithograph) by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Ewer, 1520 (silver-gilt, with enamel additions)
1217968 Ewer, 1520 (silver-gilt, with enamel additions) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: height: max 43.5 cm Lisbon)

Renaissance : Christ donnant son sang - Christ donating his blood par Lotto
FIA5406373 Renaissance : Christ donnant son sang - Christ donating his blood par Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556), 1543. Oil on wood, 50x32

The Lady and the Unicorn: Taste (tapestry)
XIR11821 The Lady and the Unicorn: Taste (tapestry) by French School, (15th century); 375x460 cm; Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; (add.info.: The Lady has the Unicorn)

A Black Mass, 1911 (litho)
CHT276337 A Black Mass, 1911 (litho) by Maele, Martin van (1863-1926); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Illustration from a book on witches La Sorciere by Jules Michelet (1798-1874)

Manuscript Leaf with the Crucifixion, from a Missal, ca. 1270-80. Creator: Unknown
Manuscript Leaf with the Crucifixion, from a Missal, ca. 1270-80. Jesus hangs on the cross, with the Virgin Mary and Saint John, Adam rises from a sarcophagus collecting sacrificial blood in a chalice

La Sagrada Cena, (he Last Supper), 1562, (c1934). Artist: Juan De Juanes
La Sagrada Cena, (The Last Supper), 1562, (c1934). commissioned for the high altar of the church of San Esteban of Valencia

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 16 (verso), 1556. Creator: Matteo Pagano
La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 16 (verso), 1556

Apostles James and John. Attributed to Master of Ventosilla. Early 16th century. Oil on board. Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago. Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Date: 2019

3 15th Century 1485 Animal Art Augsburg Berlin
3, 15th, century, 1485, animal, Art, Augsburg, Berlin, calvary, chalice, Christ, Cleopas, Cross, crucified, crucifixion, Crucifixion, with, Mary, death, Deutsches, Historisches, Museum, frame

The Adoration of the Lamb, 1498 (engraving)
7415643 The Adoration of the Lamb, 1498 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Magdalen Cup, 1573-74 (silver gilt)
3073019 The Magdalen Cup, 1573-74 (silver gilt) by Roussel, Nicaise (d.c.1623) (attr. to); height: 19.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Sweetmeat Glass (lead crystal or soda glass with amber traces)
MAN448114 Sweetmeat Glass (lead crystal or soda glass with amber traces) by Spanish School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The communion, Luther gives to the elector Johann Friedrich (Jean Frederic I de Saxe, 1503-1554) the communion-cup
UTD4915528 The communion, Luther gives to the elector Johann Friedrich (Jean Frederic I de Saxe, 1503-1554) the communion-cup, in that time Bugenhagen breakes the bread, 1850s (engraving) by Konig

Luther with pest sick persons in Wittenberg, 1850s (engraving)
UTD4915776 Luther with pest sick persons in Wittenberg, 1850s (engraving) by Konig, Gustav Ferdinand Leopold (1808-69); (add.info.: Illustration from : "Dr)

Allegory of the Faith, c. 1672-74 (oil on canvas)
702810 Allegory of the Faith, c.1672-74 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 114.3x88.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Faith, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood)
7146301 Faith, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood) by Pollaiolo, Piero del (1443-96); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Faith, 1470 circa, Piero del Pollaiolo)

Chalice. Gilt silverwork. 15th century
6267413 Chalice. Gilt silverwork. 15th century. by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara, Spain; (add.info.: Creator: Anonymous Museo Parroquial)

Chalice. Gilt silver. Inscription (Santa Teresa de Jesus). Castile. Before 1569
6267435 Chalice. Gilt silver. Inscription (Santa Teresa de Jesus). Castile. Before 1569. by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Medici altar: the Saviour and God the Father, 1541-42 circa (bronze, gilded bronze and wood)
7146176 Medici altar: the Saviour and God the Father, 1541-42 circa (bronze, gilded bronze and wood) by Sansovino, Jacopo (Jacopo Tatti) (1486-1570); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany

Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, 1746 (oil on canvas)
868091 Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, 1746 (oil on canvas) by Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764); Vatican Museums and Galleries

The agony in the garden, 1492 circa, (oil on wood)
7146539 The agony in the garden, 1492 circa, (oil on wood) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); 166x171 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The agony in the garden)

Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere as faith, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129525 Portrait of Vittoria della Rovere as faith, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Sustermans, Justus (1597-1681); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Christ in the Garden of Olives Painting on wood by the Master of the Upper Rhine (15th century) 1460 Lyon
JLJ4681334 Christ in the Garden of Olives Painting on wood by the Master of the Upper Rhine (15th century) 1460 Lyon, Musee des Beaux Arts by Master of the Rhine

Madonna and Child Enthroned, the Medici Chapel altarpiece (tin glazed earthenware)
VLS76955 Madonna and Child Enthroned, the Medici Chapel altarpiece (tin glazed earthenware) by Della Robbia, Andrea (1435-1525/28); Santa Croce, Florence

Ciborium. Goldsmithing, vermeil. 1644. deposit of (fabrique d'Eglise de Bois-de-Lessines)
6262072 Ciborium. Goldsmithing, vermeil. 1644. deposit of (fabrique d'Eglise de Bois-de-Lessines). by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

Chalice of Archbishop (Fray Pedro Gonzalez de Mendoza). Gilt Silversmithing. Valladolid. Before 1600
6267406 Chalice of Archbishop (Fray Pedro Gonzalez de Mendoza). Gilt Silversmithing. Valladolid. Before 1600. by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Chalice. Gilt silverwork. Detail. The foot. A saint. 15th century
6267415 Chalice. Gilt silverwork. Detail. The foot. A saint. 15th century. by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Ciborium. goldsmithing, vermeil. 1644. deposit of (fabrique d'Eglise de Bois-de-Lessines)
6262073 Ciborium. goldsmithing, vermeil. 1644. deposit of (fabrique d'Eglise de Bois-de-Lessines). by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Hopital Notre Dame a la Rose, Lessines, Hainaut

MS. McClean. 80. f69r Adoration of the Magi, French Horae, 15th century (vellum)
FIT111733 MS.McClean.80.f69r Adoration of the Magi, French Horae, 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); 20.3x14 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The coronation of Jean Galeas Visconti (Gian Galeazzo Visconti, 1351-1402) Duke of Milan (Italy)
FLO4676941 The coronation of Jean Galeas Visconti (Gian Galeazzo Visconti, 1351-1402) Duke of Milan (Italy), 14th century - Coronation of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, Duke of Milan

Christian liturgical ritual: celebration of mass, the officiant consecrates the host for the Eucharist
FLO4676702 Christian liturgical ritual: celebration of mass, the officiant consecrates the host for the Eucharist, 14th century - Celebrating a mass, 14th century - A priest, altar boy

Metalsmithing. Chalice. Gift of canon A. Le Vaillant de la Bassarderie, dean of the cathedral chapter 1726 to 1758
6261884 Metalsmithing. Chalice. Gift of canon A. Le Vaillant de la Bassarderie, dean of the cathedral chapter 1726 to 1758. 18th century. Detail bottom

Christ holding the chalice. 1362-75 (tempera on wood)
AIS5332811 Christ holding the chalice. 1362-75 (tempera on wood) by Serra, Jaume (fl.1358-95); (add.info.: Altarpiece of the Virgin)

The Holy Supper. 1620 - 1628 (oil on canvas)
AIS5332826 The Holy Supper. 1620 - 1628 (oil on canvas) by Ribalta, Juan (1597-1628); 116x86 cm; (add.info.: RIBALTA, Juan (1596-1628) Valencia

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"The Chalice: A Symbol of Divine Quest and Spiritual Enlightenment" The chalice, a vessel steeped in symbolism and mysticism, has captivated the human imagination for centuries. It represents The Attainment; The Vision of the Holy Grail to Sir Galahad, Sir Bors, and Sir Percival – knights whose unwavering faith led them on a quest for spiritual enlightenment. In El Greco's "Portrait of Saint John the Evangelist, " we see the chalice held by this revered figure, embodying his divine connection to Christ. Similarly, in "The Death of Socrates" by Jacques-Louis David, the philosopher's final moments are imbued with profound meaning as he raises a cup resembling a chalice. "The Temptation of Sir Percival" depicted in an oil painting from 1894 showcases how even those on a noble path can be swayed by earthly desires. Here, the chalice serves as both temptation and salvation. A more contemporary representation is found in Cabot workshop's 20th-century creation – a vermeil chalice with a paten. This exquisite piece exemplifies craftsmanship while reminding us of its significance during religious ceremonies such as the 1938 Eucharistic Congress in Budapest or within altars adorned with sacred cloth like that at Sainte-Marie des Batignolles church in Paris. The Catholic mass itself becomes an awe-inspiring spectacle when celebrated in Annecy, Haute Savoie – where priests elevate the chalice filled with consecrated wine amidst prayers and hymns echoing through ancient walls. Artworks like Raphael's "The Mond Crucifixion" transport us back to pivotal moments when Jesus shared his last supper using this very vessel. Meanwhile, Aubrey Beardsley's portrayal of Isolde hints at hidden meanings associated with love potions contained within enchanted cups reminiscent of chalices. Witnessing a priest during Eucharist celebration in Paris or gazing upon the grandeur of St.