Reliquary Collection (#3)

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

Three Gothic reliquiaries in the Treasury of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice Venice St. Mark's Basilica, Treasury Reliquary Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Reliquary of the Holy Nail and St Givanni Crisostomo, preserved in the Hospital of St Maria della Scala in Siena Siena Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala, sacresty Reliquary Renaissance

Urn with the arm of St. John the Baptist, work by Francesco d'Antonio exhibited at the Museum of the Opera Metropolitana of Siena and, in the past

Three reliquaries of which, the center one a case, being work of French production, located in the Civic Antique Art Museum of Turin Turin Civic Antique Art Museum Reliquary Gothic, Middle Ages

Reliquery, conserved in the parochial church of Appignano del Tronto, Ascoli Piceno Appignano del Tronto Parish church Reliquary. Date of Photograph:1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:XV sec

Silver Urn containing the relics of San Nicola conserved in the crypt of the Basilica of San Nicola, Tolentino, Macerata Tolentino Reliquary Late Baroque, Baroque

The reliquary of San Benedetto, in the Priori chapel of the Municipal Hall in Norcia Norcia Vicolo Palazzo Comunale, Priori Chapel Reliquary High Renaissance, Renaissance

Face of bust-reliquary of St Lussorio (or St Rossore). Work in gilted bronze by Donatello, situated in the Church of St Stefano dei Cavalieri, in Pisa Pisa Church of St

Reliquary-bust of St. Lussuorio (or St. Rossore); the sculpture is collocated in the Church of St. Stephan of the Knights in Pisa. The bust is in silver. Pisa Church of St

Reliquary of Pietro da Parma, part of the Treasure of the Basilica of S. Antonio, Padua. Padua Basilica di Sant'Antonio Reliquary Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Wood inlay depicting a still life, detail of a bench back, by Fra Giovanni da Verona, in the sacristy of the Church of Santa Maria in Organo, Verona Verona Church of Santa Maria in Organo

Reliquary of XVII century by Roman school and silver reliquary with the monogram of Christ from Chigi Chapel in Seiena Cathedral

Relics of Saint Clare in the church of Santa Chiara, Assisi Assisi Church of Santa Chiara. Date of Photograph:1939

The urn containing the body of St. Clare, Crypt in the Church of Santa Chiara in Assisi Assisi Church of Santa Chiara, Crypt. Date of Photograph:1939

Gothic reliquary in the Hall of Treasure, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris France Paris, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Hall of Treasure Reliquary Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Reliquaries, Hall of the Capital, Paris, Cathedral of Notre Dame France Paris, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Hall of the Capitol Reliquary. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Reliquary of Saint Cross; Chapter of the Cathedral of San Evasio at Monferrato Casale, Alessandria Casale Monferrato Cathedral of San Evasio, Chapter Reliquary Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Byzantine reliquaries preserved in the sacrestry of the church of the Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala in Siena Siena Hospital of Santa Maria della Scala, sacresty Reliquary Late Byzantine

Chest reliquary, Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny, Paris France Paris, Muse du Moyen-Age de Cluny Reliquary Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Ostensory of Cardinal Piccolomini and reliquary. Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, Siena Siena Opera del Duomo Monstrance, Ostensory High Renaissance, Renaissance

Silver reliquary, German craftsmanship, in the Museo degli Argenti, Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, Museo degli Argenti Reliquary Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Reliquary, French (?), ca. 1175-1200 (rock crystal); early 19th century (setting)

Laos, Vientiane, Pha That Luang, Great Sacred Reliquary, exterior

12th Century 1200 Angel Angels Archbishop Art
12th, Century, 1200, Angel, angels, Archbishop, Art, assailant, Becket, british, Canterbury, carry, carrying, Catharijneconvent, Museum, Cross, dead, death, Detail, England, english, Europe

Thomas Becket's reliquary. France, ca. 1200
Reliquary of Thomas Becket (ca. 1118-1170). France, ca. 1200. Scenes depicting the dead of Thomas Becket and angels carrying the soul of the martir. Catharijneconvent Museum. Utrecht. Netherlands

The Triumph of the Church, after 1628 (oil on wood)
XOS5886585 The Triumph of the Church, after 1628 (oil on wood) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640) (after); 129.5x96.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Reliquary of the doors of Santa Maria della Scala. inner panel, 1445 (oil on panel)
885781 Reliquary of the doors of Santa Maria della Scala. inner panel, 1445 (oil on panel) by Vecchietta, Lorenzo di Pietro (c.1412-80); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany

Two Crowned Martyrs, c. 1200-10 (enamel, copper & glass)
7390070 Two Crowned Martyrs, c.1200-10 (enamel, copper & glass) by French School, (13th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Kota Bwete Figure, Mindassa or Mindumu Culture, from Gabon or Republic of Congo (copper & wood)
HSC193979 Kota Bwete Figure, Mindassa or Mindumu Culture, from Gabon or Republic of Congo (copper & wood) by African School; height:63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Little reliquary chest. Gilt copper, enamel. Limoges. 13th century
6267412 Little reliquary chest. Gilt copper, enamel. Limoges. 13th century. by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Kota Bwete Figure, Obamba Culture, from Gabon (copper & wood)
HSC193980 Kota Bwete Figure, Obamba Culture, from Gabon (copper & wood) by African School; height:57 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Little reliquary chest. Gilt copper, enamel. Limoges. 13th century
6267408 Little reliquary chest. Gilt copper, enamel. Limoges. 13th century. by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

The Relic Bearer, sculpture by George Minne (1866-1941) c. 1897 (marble)
7337068 The Relic Bearer, sculpture by George Minne (1866-1941) c.1897 (marble) by Minne, George (1866-1941); 36.5x67 cm; Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague, Netherlands; © Kunstmuseum den Haag

Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood)
490204 Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); Memling Museum, Bruges

Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood)
490206 Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); Memling Museum, Bruges

The Relic Bearer, sculpture by George Minne (1866-1941) c. 1897 (marble)
HGM79398 The Relic Bearer, sculpture by George Minne (1866-1941) c.1897 (marble) by Minne, George (1866-1941); 36.5x67 cm; Kunstmuseum Den Haag, The Hague, Netherlands; © Kunstmuseum den Haag

The Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood)
490202 The Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); Memling Museum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info)

Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood)
490210 Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); Memling Museum, Bruges

Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood)
490205 Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); Memling Museum, Bruges

The Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood)
490201 The Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); Memling Museum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info)

Miracle of the Sacrament, detail (fresco)
7301192 Miracle of the Sacrament, detail (fresco) by Rosselli, Cosimo (1439-1507); Sant Ambrogio, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Miracle of the Sacrament)

Reliquary Bust of Saint Barbara, c. 1465 (walnut with paint and gilding)
3614038 Reliquary Bust of Saint Barbara, c.1465 (walnut with paint and gilding) by Leyden, Nikolaus Gerhaert von (fl.c.1462-73); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Ms 1626 / 1 fol. 13v Procession of the reliquary of St. Genevieve through the streets of Paris
498813 Ms 1626/1 fol.13v Procession of the reliquary of St. Genevieve through the streets of Paris, from the Censier de l Abbaye Sainte-Genevieve (vellum) by French School

Stupa Reliquary, 9th / 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, 9th/10th century

Gilt and enamel reliquary with emblems of the Four Evangelists, 1554 (oil on oak) (detail of 23361)
SOA344080 Gilt and enamel reliquary with emblems of the Four Evangelists, 1554 (oil on oak) (detail of 23361) by Eworth or Ewoutsz, Hans (fl.1520-74); Society of Antiquaries of London

The Donkey Wearing Relics - The Asset Carrying Relics (Collection 1, Book 5)
XEE4161784 The Donkey Wearing Relics - The Asset Carrying Relics (Collection 1, Book 5, Fable 14) - engraving from " A Hundred Fables of La Fontaine" Illustrated by Percy J

Reliquary bust of Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1225-1270) in silver set with precious stones
JLJ4654228 Reliquary bust of Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1225-1270) in silver set with precious stones. Tresor of the cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - Bust raelise in 1857

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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.