Reliquary Collection (#2)

Reliquary called de Vivant - Denon, late 15th beg 16th century (object)
5944669 Reliquary called de Vivant - Denon, late 15th beg 16th century (object); 44 cm; Musee-Hotel Bertrand, Chateauroux

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Flask, spoon, coffret, reliquary... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. Small silver flask...ornamented in repousse, with strapwork and flowers...a crest of a griffin's head in the centre

The Lipsanothek (reliquary) of Brescia, Second half of the 4th century. Creator: Frühchristliche Kunst
The Lipsanothek (reliquary) of Brescia, Second half of the 4th century. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia

Saint Maurice equestrian. Shrine of the Children of Saint Sigismond, c.1160. Creator: Westeuropäische angewandte Kunst
Saint Maurice equestrian. Shrine of the Children of Saint Sigismond, c.1160. Found in the Collection of the Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune

Sepulchre of the Venerable Dimitrii Rostovskii with relics, Yakovlevsky Savior... 1911
Sepulchre of the Venerable Dimitrii Rostovskii with relics, Yakovlevsky Savior Monastery, near Rostov Velikii, 1911

Portrait of Henry Walters, 1938. Creator: Thomas Cromwell Corner
Portrait of Henry Walters, 1938. In this posthumous portrait the founder of the Walters Art Museum, Henry Walters (1848-1931)

Bust of a Saint (Possibly Saint Longinus), Model for a Reliquary (image 1 of 6), Late 18th century

Bust of a Saint (Possibly Saint Longinus), Model for a Reliquary (image 4 of 6), Late 18th century

Reliquary (image 3 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary (image 3 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C

Reliquary (image 2 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary (image 2 of 4), 2000-1500 B.C

Design for a crucifix, c.1775-c.1785. Creator: Luigi Valadier
Design for a crucifix, c.1775-c.1785. Design for a crucifix of gilded metal and lapis lazuli (?), Above the crucified Christ is a plaque with the inscription Inri'

Group of Silver and Porcelain Rarities from the Sibthorp Collection, 1856. Creator: J. & A.W
Group of Silver and Porcelain Rarities from the Sibthorp Collection, 1856. In the centre is a crystal cup, fitted into a silver frame and stand...On the left of this is a very handsome vase

Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice: the plague, between 1860 and 1864 Creator: Louis Charles Timbal
Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice: the plague, between 1860 and 1864. The miracle of the Ardents - Procession of St Genevieve's casket

Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice, St Genevieve, between 1860 and 1864. Creator: Louis Charles Timbal
Sketch for the church of Saint-Sulpice, St Genevieve, between 1860 and 1864. St Genevieve distributing bread to the poor during the Siege of Paris

Esquisse pour l'église de La Trinité : Les Malheureux et les pauvres implorent sainte... c.1873
Esquisse pour l'eglise de La Trinite : Les Malheureux et les pauvres implorent sainte Genevieve intercesseur, c.1873

Saint Charles Borromeo Venerating the Relics, c.1604. Creator: Workshop of Cesare Nebbia Italian, 1536-1614
Saint Charles Borromeo Venerating the Relics, c.1604

Silver-Gilt Shrine, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Silver-Gilt Shrine, 1850. Item from an Exhibition of Ancient and Mediaeval Art at the Society of Arts, in John-street, Adelphi, [London]

Jubilee of St. Sang, at Bruges - the Procession to the Cathedral, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Jubilee of St. Sang, at Bruges - the Procession to the Cathedral, 1850. Religious festival in Belgium to honour of the relic of of the Holy Blood

The Column of Flagellation at the Basilica di Santa Prassede
The Column of Flagellation in the San Zeno Chapel at the Basilica di Santa Prassede in Rome, Italy. Allegedly the column upon which Jesus Christ was flogged in his final years

Medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Medieval enamel and illuminated manuscripts, (1898). Fig: 1: Initial from a German manuscript (Rhenish school), 11th-12th century, in the Library at Paris

The International Exhibition: view of the Mediaeval Court, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The International Exhibition: view of the Mediaeval Court, 1862. The International Exhibition was a world's fair in South Kensington, London

Reliquary bust of Saint Louis, 1867-1869 (Silver, enamel, glass cabochon)
8618068 Reliquary bust of Saint Louis, 1867-1869 (Silver, enamel, glass cabochon) by Chertier, Jean Alexandre (1825-1890); (add.info)

Reliquary of the True Cross and the Holy Nail, 1862 (drawing)
8618069 Reliquary of the True Cross and the Holy Nail, 1862 (drawing) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); (add.info.: Reliquary of the Nail and Wood of the Cross)

Reliquary of the Holy Crown of Thorns, 19th century (object)
8618072 Reliquary of the Holy Crown of Thorns, 19th century (object) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); (add.info)

Reliquary of the Nail and Wood of the Cross, 1862 (object)
8618071 Reliquary of the Nail and Wood of the Cross, 1862 (object) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); (add.info.: Reliquary of the Nail and Wood of the Cross)

The relics of the Martyrs of Aquileia ie other Saints from the Crypt Cassone, now exhibited in the confession inside the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Aquileia Aquileia Cathedral of S

Thirteenth century metal reliquary. Date of Photograph:1870-1890 ca

Four reliquaries, 13th-14th cent. in the Museum of San Petronio in Bologna Bologna Museum of San Petronio Reliquary Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Reliquary and two chalices, in the church of San Niccol in Randazzo, in the province of Catania Randazzo Church of San Niccol Chalice Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Still life with skull and objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with crucifix and liturgical objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

Still life with liturgical objects. Intarsia by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church in Verona Verona Santa Maria in Organo Church, choir Tarsia

A tiara, some books and some reliquaries inside a small cabinet. Trompe-l'oeil work by Fra Giovanni da Verona, section of the choir stalls of the Cathedral of Siena

A skull and a reliquary, collocated in a cabinet. Inlaid work by Fra Giovanni da Verona, in a choir stall of the Cathedral of Siena

A church model, a censer, a reliquary and other objects for the service, in a cabinet. Inlaid work by Fra Giovanni da Verona, in the choir stall of the Cathedral of Siena

Urn with the Life Scenes of Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, exhibited at the Exhibition of Ancient Art of Siena in 1904

The reliquary of the head of St. Galgano. Goldsmith's work by Lando di Pietro preserved in the Hall of the Treasure of the Museum of the Metropolitan Works in Siena

The letter written and signed by St. Francis of Assisi to Fra Leone, displayed in the Archivio Capitolare of the Cathedral of Spoleto Spoleto Cathedral. Date of Photograph:1931

The reliquary of King Edward the Confessor, preserved in the Museum of Rome, Rome Rome Palazzo Braschi, Museum of Rome Reliquary Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Gothic reliquary, displayed in the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan Milan Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Hall of Arms Reliquary Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Casket with the hairs of St Clare, Box with the skull of St Agnes and Missal of St Francis; francescan reliquaries in the Chapel of the Crucifix or Relics

Relics in Murano glass, convent of San Damiano, Assisi, Perugia Assisi Convent of San Damiano. Date of Photograph:1939 ca

Reliquary of the Holy Nail and reliquary of the empress Maria, in the Treasury of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St

Relic case of Saint Giuliana, Monteluce Monastery, Perugia Perugia Monteluce Monastery. Date of Photograph:1915-1920

Wood inlays depicting a still life with a crucifix and four saints, by Fra Giovanni da Verona, part of the choir stalls in the Church of Santa Maria in Organo

Reliquaries of Santa Chiara in the Oratory of Santa Chiara, the room in whuch she died on the 11th August 1253, convent of San Damiano, Assisi, Perugia Assisi Convent of San Damiano

Base of the reliquary of St. Isidore of Chios, in the Treasury of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica, Treasury Reliquary Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Still life with skull, objects and perspective views. Wooden inlays by Giovanni da Verona in the choir stalls of the Santa Maria in Organo Church, Verona Verona Church of Santa Maria in Organo

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"Discover the mesmerizing world of reliquaries, where history and art intertwine. Step into La Sainte Chapelle in Paris, France, and be awestruck by the intricate craftsmanship of the reliquaries housed within its walls. Among them is the reliquary of The Duke of Normandy Guillaume the Conquerant, a masterpiece from the 12th century that exudes regal elegance. Immerse yourself in religious devotion as you gaze upon Thomas Becket's reliquary, a precious artifact dating back to 1200. Its ornate design reflects both faith and reverence for this revered saint. Continue your journey at Invalides in Paris, where you will encounter Tombeau de Napoleon II and Tombeau de Napoleon. These grandiose reliquaries pay homage to one of history's most iconic figures – Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Witness "The Triumph of the Church, " an oil painting from after 1628 that depicts angels surrounding a magnificent reliquary. This artwork serves as a testament to the significance placed on these sacred objects throughout centuries. Travel further back in time to Basilica di Santa Prassede and marvel at The Column of Flagellation. This extraordinary relic transports you to ancient times when such artifacts held immense spiritual power. Delve into medieval enchantment with enamel and illuminated manuscripts created by unknown artists in 1898. These delicate works showcase meticulous attention to detail while preserving religious stories for generations to come. Venture beyond borders to Kandy, Sri Lanka, where Buddhas Tooth and Golden Casket reside. Revered by Buddhists worldwide, this exquisite reliquary holds great spiritual significance within its golden embrace. Finally, explore inner panel paintings like Reliquary of the doors of Santa Maria della Scala from 1445 – an oil on panel masterpiece that encapsulates divine beauty through vibrant colors and intricate brushwork. Reliquaries are not mere containers; they are vessels of history, faith, and artistry.