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Chalice Collection (#7)

"The Chalice: A Symbol of Divine Quest and Spiritual Enlightenment" The chalice, a vessel steeped in symbolism and mysticism

Background imageChalice Collection: Detail of chalice in coral, silver filigree and gilded copper

Detail of chalice in coral, silver filigree and gilded copper
6166403 Detail of chalice in coral, silver filigree and gilded copper by Iacono, Francesco (18th century); Diocesan Museum, Duomo Monreale, Sicily

Background imageChalice Collection: Requisition (confiscation) des tresors d une eglise de Saint Petersbourg

Requisition (confiscation) des tresors d une eglise de Saint Petersbourg, le 5 mai 1922 - Requisition of the church
FIA5395377 Requisition (confiscation) des tresors d une eglise de Saint Petersbourg, le 5 mai 1922 - Requisition of the church treasures in Petrograd 5th May 1922

Background imageChalice Collection: George II cup and cover, 1739 (gold) (detail of 619080)

George II cup and cover, 1739 (gold) (detail of 619080)
619081 George II cup and cover, 1739 (gold) (detail of 619080) by Willaume, David (1658-1741); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inverted bell-shaped cup on circular foot with moulded borders)

Background imageChalice Collection: But all the worlds coarse, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho)

But all the worlds coarse, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho)
IL370469 But all the worlds coarse, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChalice Collection: Covered chalice (light blue glass with golden leaf and enamel)

Covered chalice (light blue glass with golden leaf and enamel)
5973954 Covered chalice (light blue glass with golden leaf and enamel) by Venetian School, (16th century); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Venetian workshop)

Background imageChalice Collection: Saint Macaire of Ghent rescuing pestiferes Saint Macaire is an 11th century Armenian monk

Saint Macaire of Ghent rescuing pestiferes Saint Macaire is an 11th century Armenian monk
JLJ4676193 Saint Macaire of Ghent rescuing pestiferes Saint Macaire is an 11th century Armenian monk. Painting by Jacob II van Oost (1637-1713) 1673 Sun

Background imageChalice Collection: Allegory of Faith, holding a chalice and a cross, 1526-1528 (polychrome terracotta relief)

Allegory of Faith, holding a chalice and a cross, 1526-1528 (polychrome terracotta relief)
LRI4586747 Allegory of Faith, holding a chalice and a cross, 1526-1528 (polychrome terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Background imageChalice Collection: The 'voeu de Montmartre'was made on 15 August 1534 by Ignace de Loyola

The "voeu de Montmartre"was made on 15 August 1534 by Ignace de Loyola (Sant Ignazio or Saint Ignatius)
XEE4136645 The " voeu de Montmartre" was made on 15 August 1534 by Ignace de Loyola (Sant Ignazio or Saint Ignatius, 1491-1556) with Pierre Favre (1506-1546)

Background imageChalice Collection: Mary Magdalene, 1931 (wood engraving)

Mary Magdalene, 1931 (wood engraving)
1631669 Mary Magdalene, 1931 (wood engraving) by Gill, Eric (1882-1940); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageChalice Collection: Celebration of the Eucharist, from a Mariegola of the lay guild of St. Jerome, c

Celebration of the Eucharist, from a Mariegola of the lay guild of St. Jerome, c. 1400 (ink & gold leaf on vellum)
XOT330906 Celebration of the Eucharist, from a Mariegola of the lay guild of St. Jerome, c.1400 (ink & gold leaf on vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Museo Correr, Venice

Background imageChalice Collection: Crowned Hermaphrodite (vellum)

Crowned Hermaphrodite (vellum)
833299 Crowned Hermaphrodite (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); 12.4x9.2 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Background imageChalice Collection: Cup depicting the Triumph of Justice, Murano Workshop (glass & enamel)

Cup depicting the Triumph of Justice, Murano Workshop (glass & enamel)
XIR228299 Cup depicting the Triumph of Justice, Murano Workshop (glass & enamel) by Italian School, (15th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Background imageChalice Collection: MS Hunter 229 f. 1r January, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)

MS Hunter 229 f. 1r January, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675688 MS Hunter 229 f.1r January, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Background imageChalice Collection: A Jewish man with a chalice of wine (vellum)

A Jewish man with a chalice of wine (vellum)
GIA702689 A Jewish man with a chalice of wine (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Palatina, Parma, Italy; (add.info)

Background imageChalice Collection: Crucifixion of Christ, 1480 (tempera on poplar wood)

Crucifixion of Christ, 1480 (tempera on poplar wood)
BFM286762 Crucifixion of Christ, 1480 (tempera on poplar wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 70x54.5 cm; Lindenau Museum, Altenburg

Background imageChalice Collection: Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c. 1894 (litho)

Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c. 1894 (litho)
2630777 Comment Tristan but le Philtre d amour, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChalice Collection: 'La priere au jardin des oliviers'(Agony in the Garden) Apres le dernier souper

"La priere au jardin des oliviers"(Agony in the Garden) Apres le dernier souper
FIA5370854 " La priere au jardin des oliviers" (Agony in the Garden) Apres le dernier souper, le Christ se rend sur la colline de Gethsemani qui domine Jerusalem avec les apotres

Background imageChalice Collection: The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints and Angels (The Mond Crucifixion), c

The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints and Angels (The Mond Crucifixion), c. 1502-03 (oil on poplar)
5895042 The Crucified Christ with the Virgin Mary, Saints and Angels (The Mond Crucifixion), c.1502-03 (oil on poplar) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520)

Background imageChalice Collection: Medieval candlestick, censer, monstrance and chalice (chromolitho)

Medieval candlestick, censer, monstrance and chalice (chromolitho)
7173093 Medieval candlestick, censer, monstrance and chalice (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval candlestick, censer, monstrance and chalice)

Background imageChalice Collection: Standing Bowl and Cover of Silver-gilt presented by William Camden, Clarencieux King at Arms

Standing Bowl and Cover of Silver-gilt presented by William Camden, Clarencieux King at Arms
7179116 Standing Bowl and Cover of Silver-gilt presented by William Camden, Clarencieux King at Arms, to the Worshipful Company of Paper Stainers (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageChalice Collection: An Allegory of Faith (oil on canvas)

An Allegory of Faith (oil on canvas)
259392 An Allegory of Faith (oil on canvas) by Tischbein, Johann Friedrich August (1750-1812); 99.7x75.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A veiled virgin holding a Chalice.)

Background imageChalice Collection: 'La priere au jardin des oliviers'(Agony in the Garden) Apres le dernier souper

"La priere au jardin des oliviers"(Agony in the Garden) Apres le dernier souper
FIA5363873 " La priere au jardin des oliviers" (Agony in the Garden) Apres le dernier souper, le Christ se rend sur la colline de Gethsemani qui domine Jerusalem avec les apotres

Background imageChalice Collection: 'La Madeleine repentante'Peinture de Domenikos Theotokopoulos dit El Greco (1541-1614)

"La Madeleine repentante"Peinture de Domenikos Theotokopoulos dit El Greco (1541-1614)
FIA5399436 " La Madeleine repentante" Peinture de Domenikos Theotokopoulos dit El Greco (1541-1614) 16eme siecle - El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614) - 1577 - Oil on canvas - 156

Background imageChalice Collection: Isolde Drinking the Poison (litho)

Isolde Drinking the Poison (litho)
DGC288133 Isolde Drinking the Poison (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Background imageChalice Collection: Chalice and spoons, 15th-16th Century (chromolitho)

Chalice and spoons, 15th-16th Century (chromolitho)
7173094 Chalice and spoons, 15th-16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chalice and spoons, 15th-16th Century)

Background imageChalice Collection: Silver-gilt chalice with enamelling, 13th Century (chromolitho)

Silver-gilt chalice with enamelling, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173087 Silver-gilt chalice with enamelling, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver-gilt chalice with enamelling, 13th Century)

Background imageChalice Collection: Bridal Cup given to Luther by the University of Wittenberg (engraving)

Bridal Cup given to Luther by the University of Wittenberg (engraving)
7180724 Bridal Cup given to Luther by the University of Wittenberg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageChalice Collection: Hussites drinking from the chalice before a battle, 1419 (engraving)

Hussites drinking from the chalice before a battle, 1419 (engraving)
7147924 Hussites drinking from the chalice before a battle, 1419 (engraving) by Beckmann, Wilhelm (1852-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hussites drinking from the chalice before a battle)

Background imageChalice Collection: Agonie au jardin des Oliviers (The Agony in the Garden). Peinture de Lucas Cranach

Agonie au jardin des Oliviers (The Agony in the Garden). Peinture de Lucas Cranach, l ancien (1472-1553)
FIA5375484 Agonie au jardin des Oliviers (The Agony in the Garden). Peinture de Lucas Cranach, l ancien (1472-1553), huile sur bois. Art allemand, 16e siecle, renaissance. State A

Background imageChalice Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Calice; Chalice; Kelch (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Calice; Chalice; Kelch (engraving)
7195131 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Calice; Chalice; Kelch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calice; Chalice; Kelch)

Background imageChalice Collection: Agonie dans le jardin des oliviers - The Agony in the Garden - Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)

Agonie dans le jardin des oliviers - The Agony in the Garden - Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
FIA5396792 Agonie dans le jardin des oliviers - The Agony in the Garden - Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804) - 1772 - Oil on canvas - 125x142 cm - Museo del Prado, Madrid by Tiepolo

Background imageChalice Collection: 'Le christ avec les symboles de la Passion entoure de sept personnages'

"Le christ avec les symboles de la Passion entoure de sept personnages"
FIA5332713 " Le christ avec les symboles de la Passion entoure de sept personnages" (Christ with Symbols of Passions attended by seven Figures)

Background imageChalice Collection: 'Allegorie de la Foi'(Allegory of the Faith) Peinture de Giovanni Francesco Barbieri dit Il Guercino

"Allegorie de la Foi"(Allegory of the Faith) Peinture de Giovanni Francesco Barbieri dit Il Guercino
FIA5358432 " Allegorie de la Foi" (Allegory of the Faith) Peinture de Giovanni Francesco Barbieri dit Il Guercino (Le Guerchin) (1591-1666), 1630 environ Musee Pouchkine

Background imageChalice Collection: Dead Christ, adored by Pope Pius V (Antonio Michele Ghislieri, 1504-1572) - Parrasio, Micheli (ca)

Dead Christ, adored by Pope Pius V (Antonio Michele Ghislieri, 1504-1572) - Parrasio, Micheli (ca)
FIA5396800 Dead Christ, adored by Pope Pius V (Antonio Michele Ghislieri, 1504-1572) - Parrasio, Micheli (ca. 1516-1578) - ca 1571-1572 - Oil on canvas - 42x30 - Museo del Prado, Madrid by Micheli

Background imageChalice Collection: Retable de la vierge, saint Augustin et saint Nicolas de Tolentino - Altarpiece of the Virgin

Retable de la vierge, saint Augustin et saint Nicolas de Tolentino - Altarpiece of the Virgin
FIA5387933 Retable de la vierge, saint Augustin et saint Nicolas de Tolentino - Altarpiece of the Virgin, Saint Augustine and Saint Nicholas of Tolentino - Antoine de Lonhy (1446-1490)

Background imageChalice Collection: The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great - Master of Portillo (active 1520-1530) - c

The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great - Master of Portillo (active 1520-1530) - c
FIA5399508 The Mass of Saint Gregory the Great - Master of Portillo (active 1520-1530) - c. 1520 - Tempera on panel - 96, 2x66, 5 - Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest by Master of Portillo

Background imageChalice Collection: L apotre Jean, Marie Madeleine et la donatrice (John the apostle, Mary Magdalen and donor)

L apotre Jean, Marie Madeleine et la donatrice (John the apostle, Mary Magdalen and donor)
FIA5370872 L apotre Jean, Marie Madeleine et la donatrice (John the apostle, Mary Magdalen and donor). Peinture de Martin Schongauer (vers 1445 ou 1450-1491)

Background imageChalice Collection: La Cene (The Last Supper). Peinture de Gaston de La Touche (1854-1913), 1897

La Cene (The Last Supper). Peinture de Gaston de La Touche (1854-1913), 1897. Aquarelle et pastel sur papier
FIA5363863 La Cene (The Last Supper). Peinture de Gaston de La Touche (1854-1913), 1897. Aquarelle et pastel sur papier. Musee de l Ermitage, Saint Petersbourg by Latouche

Background imageChalice Collection: Chalice Cover, France, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown

Chalice Cover, France, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Chalice Cover, France, c. 1750

Background imageChalice Collection: Goblet (jia), Late Shang dynasty, 13th century-1046 B. C. Creator: Unknown

Goblet (jia), Late Shang dynasty, 13th century-1046 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Goblet (jia), Late Shang dynasty, 13th century-1046 B.C

Background imageChalice Collection: Goblet, Shang dynasty ( about 1600-1046 BC ), 12th / 11th centry BC. Creator: Unknown

Goblet, Shang dynasty ( about 1600-1046 BC ), 12th / 11th centry BC. Creator: Unknown
Goblet, Shang dynasty ( about 1600-1046 BC ), 12th/11th centry BC

Background imageChalice Collection: Goblet, Erligang period or Early Shang dynasty, 16th / mid-15th centry BC. Creator: Unknown

Goblet, Erligang period or Early Shang dynasty, 16th / mid-15th centry BC. Creator: Unknown
Goblet, Erligang period or Early Shang dynasty, 16th/mid-15th centry BC

Background imageChalice Collection: Edmond Nicholas, n. d. Creator: Sir James Thornhill

Edmond Nicholas, n. d. Creator: Sir James Thornhill
Edmond Nicholas, n.d

Background imageChalice Collection: Sir J. Thorndale, n. d. Creator: Sir James Thornhill

Sir J. Thorndale, n. d. Creator: Sir James Thornhill
Sir J. Thorndale, n.d

Background imageChalice Collection: Burse and Chalice Veil, c. 1940. Creator: Syrena Swanson

Burse and Chalice Veil, c. 1940. Creator: Syrena Swanson
Burse and Chalice Veil, c. 1940

Background imageChalice Collection: Isolde, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Isolde, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Isolde, 1895. Isolde, or Iseult, was the female protagonist of a medieval chivalric romance centered on an adulterous love triangle. First published in The Studio for October 1895

Background imageChalice Collection: Tristan und Isolde, from The Savoy No. 7, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

Tristan und Isolde, from The Savoy No. 7, 1896. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Tristan und Isolde, from The Savoy No. 7, 1896. Characters from Wagners opera. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A. Walker, [The Bodley Head, London, 1948]

Background imageChalice Collection: Chalice Cover, Italy, 1667 / 1700. Creator: Unknown

Chalice Cover, Italy, 1667 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Chalice Cover, Italy, 1667/1700




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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.