Relic Collection (#8)

The Miracle of the Relic of the True Cross on the Rialto Bridge, 1496 (oil on canvas)
FTB29232 The Miracle of the Relic of the True Cross on the Rialto Bridge, 1496 (oil on canvas) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); 365x389 cm; Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

The Finding of the Veil, from the Legend of St. Leopold, 1505 (tempera on panel)
KLN146829 The Finding of the Veil, from the Legend of St. Leopold, 1505 (tempera on panel) by Frueauf, Rueland, the Younger (fl.1498-1545); Stiftsmuseum, Klosterneuburg

Lee-Metford Mk II. 303 inch rifle, Boer forces, 1901 circa
5920742 Lee-Metford Mk II.303 inch rifle, Boer forces, 1901 circa by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Lee-Metford Mk II.303 inch rifle, Boer forces)

Unidentified officer, probably of the 14th Madras Native Infantry
5920484 Unidentified officer, probably of the 14th Madras Native Infantry, 1809 (miniature on ivory) by Smart, John Junior (1776-1809); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Unidentified officer)

French and English grammar book belonging to Lieutenant Garnet Joseph Wolseley (book)
5929818 French and English grammar book belonging to Lieutenant Garnet Joseph Wolseley (book) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Horses hoof inkwell belonging to Captain William Tyrwhitt Drake, Royal Horse Guards
5929223 HorseAs hoof inkwell belonging to Captain William Tyrwhitt Drake, Royal Horse Guards, c.1829 (inkwell, horse hoof) by Lee, Thomas (1794-1834); National Army Museum

Mandylion icon, 1500-50 (tempera on wood)
5917399 Mandylion icon, 1500-50 (tempera on wood) by Byzantine (16th century); 55x89 cm; Slovenska Narodna Galeria, Bratislava

Billiard ball fragments from the officers mess of the 61st Bengal Native Infantry
5926727 Billiard ball fragments from the officers mess of the 61st Bengal Native Infantry, 1857 circa (ivory) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum

The relics of Sainte Genevieve (422-502), patron saint of Paris
XEE4406841 The relics of Sainte Genevieve (422-502), patron saint of Paris, are transported across the streets of Paris. Chromolithography around 1890

The True Cross from the Kiy Island, russian icon, 1787 (tempera on panel)
FAR4227331 The True Cross from the Kiy Island, russian icon, 1787 (tempera on panel) by Russian School (18th century); State Museum of Religious History, St

Harold II (1020-1066) last Anglo Saxon King crown in 1064
XEE4158860 Harold II (1020-1066) last Anglo Saxon King crown in 1064, sworn in on sacred relics before William I the Conquerant to support his cause at the throne of England at the death of Edward

Reliquary Bust Saint Yrieix, c. 1220-40 (gilded silver with rock crystal, gems and glass)
3492985 Reliquary Bust Saint Yrieix, c.1220-40 (gilded silver with rock crystal, gems and glass) by French School, (13th century); 38.1 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Reliquary Bust of Saint Yrieix, c. 1220-40 (gilded silver with rock crystal
3492984 Reliquary Bust of Saint Yrieix, c.1220-40 (gilded silver with rock crystal, gems and glass) by French School, (13th century); 38.1 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Figure-head of the "Vryheid"captured at Camperdown (chromolitho)
2775270 Figure-head of the " Vryheid" captured at Camperdown (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Swords of General Wolf and Captain Cook (chromolitho)
2775261 Swords of General Wolf and Captain Cook (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swords of General Wolf and Captain Cook)

Swords of Oliver Cromwell and John Hampden (chromolitho)
2775255 Swords of Oliver Cromwell and John Hampden (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swords of Oliver Cromwell and John Hampden)

Sword and relics of Admiral Viscount Duncan (chromolitho)
2775269 Sword and relics of Admiral Viscount Duncan (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sword and relics of Admiral Viscount Duncan)

The propitiatory rites (colour litho)
2777739 The propitiatory rites (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The propitiatory rites)

Relic of stake (engraving)
2780827 Relic of stake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relic of stake. Illustration for The Book of Martyrs by John Foxe edited by William Bramley-Moore)

Tartan Coat (chromolitho)
2812050 Tartan Coat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tartan Coat. Which belonged to Prince Charles Edward Stuart)

Pistol, Pistol of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, Pair of Pocket Pistols, One of a Pair of Pistols
2812047 Pistol, Pistol of Prince Charles Edward Stuart, Pair of Pocket Pistols, One of a Pair of Pistols, Pair of Pistols (chromolitho) by English School

Leading Strings of King James VI (chromolitho)
2812034 Leading Strings of King James VI (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leading Strings of King James VI. Worked by Mary Queen of Scots)

The Bothwellhaugh Carbine (chromolitho)
2812031 The Bothwellhaugh Carbine (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bothwellhaugh Carbine)

Ciborium or Salt Cellar (chromolitho)
2812029 Ciborium or Salt Cellar (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ciborium or Salt Cellar. Formerly belonging to Mary Queen of Scots)

Gold Rosary and Crucifix of Mary Queen of Scots (chromolitho)
2812027 Gold Rosary and Crucifix of Mary Queen of Scots (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold Rosary and Crucifix of Mary Queen of Scots)

Purse (chromolitho)
2812026 Purse (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purse. Sewed by Mary Queen of Scots)

Hand-Bell of Mary Queen of Scots, Covered Tankard of Agate (chromolitho)
2812025 Hand-Bell of Mary Queen of Scots, Covered Tankard of Agate (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand-Bell of Mary Queen of Scots)

Mary Queen of Scots Cabinet (chromolitho)
2812021 Mary Queen of Scots Cabinet (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Queen of Scots Cabinet. By permission of Her Majesty the Queen)

Cuff of one of Lord Darnleys Gloves (chromolitho)
2812019 Cuff of one of Lord Darnleys Gloves (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuff of one of Lord Darnleys Gloves)

A Relic of the Stuarts (engraving)
602363 A Relic of the Stuarts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Relic of the Stuarts: Queen Henrietta Marias Sedan Chair)

Saint Helena (fresco)
BEN451758 Saint Helena (fresco) by Pugliani, Domenico (d.1658); Villa del Poggio Imperiale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Sant Elena ritrova la croce; ); Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Reliquary cross of Pope Urban V (1310-70) 1368-78 (gold, crystal & precious stones)
XIR226004 Reliquary cross of Pope Urban V (1310-70) 1368-78 (gold, crystal & precious stones) by Czech School, (14th century); 31x23x15 cm; Church of St

St. Gregory the Great (c. 540-604) (oil on canvas)
LEE251738 St. Gregory the Great (c.540-604) (oil on canvas) by Sacchi, Andrea (1599-1661); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: S)

The San Damiano cross, c. 1100 (painted wood)
LRI3742700 The San Damiano cross, c.1100 (painted wood) by Italian School, (12th century); Santa Chiara, Assisi, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: before which St)

Church of Saint Radegund, Poitiers (colour photo)
3095226 Church of Saint Radegund, Poitiers (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of Saint Radegund, Poitiers)

Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges
492865 Folio from a miniature Book of Hours, use of Rome, Bruges, 1530-35 (tempera on vellum) (see also 492863-81) by Bening

Balance Rock, Platte Canyon, USA (b / w photo)
5995605 Balance Rock, Platte Canyon, USA (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balance Rock, Platte Canyon, USA. A relic of the Ice Age)

Shaving mirror used by the Duke of Wellington, 1815 circa (mirror)
5924587 Shaving mirror used by the Duke of Wellington, 1815 circa (mirror) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Shaving mirror used by the Duke of Wellington)

Tripod stool, 1882 circa (wood)
5926574 Tripod stool, 1882 circa (wood) by Egyptian School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Tripod stool, 1882 circa)

Brass and ebony penknife used by Captain T. F. Wilson during the Siege of Lucknow
5925831 Brass and ebony penknife used by Captain T. F. Wilson during the Siege of Lucknow, 1857 (brass and ebony) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Brass and ebony penknife used by Captain T. F. Wilson during the Siege of Lucknow
5925830 Brass and ebony penknife used by Captain T. F. Wilson during the Siege of Lucknow, 1857 (brass and ebony) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

An unidentified officer of fencible cavalry, 1800 circa (miniature on ivory)
5927798 An unidentified officer of fencible cavalry, 1800 circa (miniature on ivory) by Engleheart, George (1750-1829); National Army Museum

An unidentified officer of fencible cavalry, 1800 circa (miniature on ivory)
5927797 An unidentified officer of fencible cavalry, 1800 circa (miniature on ivory) by Engleheart, George (1750-1829); National Army Museum

Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving)
1596503 Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition, Chelsea (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Royal Military Exhibition)

Relic: skull of St. John the Baptist brought back in 1206 from the Fourth Crusade to
JLJ4587226 Relic: skull of St. John the Baptist brought back in 1206 from the Fourth Crusade to Constantinople, treasor of the sacristy of the Cathedrale of Amiens

The Thame Ring (amethyst & gold)
1216431 The Thame Ring (amethyst & gold) by English School, (14th century); 2.5x1.6x2.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A Relic of Dr Jenner (b / w photo)
1627552 A Relic of Dr Jenner (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Relic of Dr Jenner. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 November 1893)

The Shapira Manuscript of Deuteronomy (engraving)
1044423 The Shapira Manuscript of Deuteronomy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shapira Manuscript of Deuteronomy)

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"Relic: Unveiling the Treasures of History" Embarking on a sacred mission, the valiant Knights Templar set forth to collect precious relics for their nation. Their unwavering determination echoes through time, as they navigate treacherous paths in search of these ancient artifacts. In the midst of battle, brush strokes immortalize The Battle of Montgisard, an epic clash that unfolded on November 25th, 1177. This masterpiece in oil on canvas captures the valor and sacrifice exhibited by warriors who fought for honor and glory. A glimpse into spirituality awaits with The Holy Face, a tempera on wood painting dating back to 1200-1250. Its intricate details evoke reverence and devotion, transporting us to a realm where faith intertwines with artistry. Journeying further into history, we arrive at Beethoven's Bonn Birthplace - a relic that resonates with melodious notes from his genius mind. Here lies the very essence of musical brilliance that continues to inspire generations. Crosskeys Inn stands proudly as a relic from coaching days gone by; its weathered walls whisper tales of weary travelers seeking respite amidst long journeys. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when horse-drawn carriages traversed vast landscapes. Witnessing nature's resilience is an awe-inspiring limestone embankment - remnants of an ambitious land reclamation scheme from 1873. This relic reminds us that even grand plans can succumb to time's relentless passage while leaving behind traces etched in stone. The Regalia of Scotland takes center stage - symbols steeped in tradition and sovereignty. The Sceptre, The Sword of State and Scabbard, along with Lord High Treasurer's Mace stand as testaments to power wielded by those entrusted with safeguarding their nation's heritage. La Sainte Chapelle enchants visitors within its hallowed halls; stained glass windows illuminate stories of devotion and divine grace.