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Reliquary Collection (#4)

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Background imageReliquary Collection: The Relic Bearer, sculpture by George Minne (1866-1941) c. 1897 (marble)

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

Background imageReliquary Collection: The Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood)

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)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood)

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

Background imageReliquary Collection: Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood)

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

Background imageReliquary Collection: The Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489 (gilded & painted wood)

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)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Miracle of the Sacrament, detail (fresco)

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)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary Bust of Saint Barbara, c. 1465 (walnut with paint and gilding)

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

Background imageReliquary Collection: Ms 1626 / 1 fol. 13v Procession of the reliquary of St. Genevieve through the streets of Paris

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

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

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

Background imageReliquary Collection: Gilt and enamel reliquary with emblems of the Four Evangelists, 1554 (oil on oak) (detail of 23361)

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

Background imageReliquary Collection: The Donkey Wearing Relics - The Asset Carrying Relics (Collection 1, Book 5)

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

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary bust of Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1225-1270) in silver set with precious stones

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

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary bust of Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1225-1270) in silver set with precious stones

Reliquary bust of Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1225-1270) in silver set with precious stones
JLJ4654224 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

Background imageReliquary Collection: Items of medieval and Renaissance brasswork (chromolitho)

Items of medieval and Renaissance brasswork (chromolitho)
7173084 Items of medieval and Renaissance brasswork (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Items of medieval and Renaissance brasswork)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Silver reliquary, 15th Century (chromolitho)

Silver reliquary, 15th Century (chromolitho)
7173092 Silver reliquary, 15th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver reliquary, 15th Century)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary in the form of the Cross of Lorraine, pastoral sceptre from the Abbey of Werden

Reliquary in the form of the Cross of Lorraine, pastoral sceptre from the Abbey of Werden
7173095 Reliquary in the form of the Cross of Lorraine, pastoral sceptre from the Abbey of Werden, and church candlesticks (chromolitho) by French School

Background imageReliquary Collection: Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century (chromolitho)

Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century (chromolitho)
7173201 Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leatherwork, 14th-16th Century)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Enamelled reliquary, 13th Century (chromolitho)

Enamelled reliquary, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173082 Enamelled reliquary, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enamelled reliquary, 13th Century)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Romanesque reliquary from the Church of Ambazac, France, 12th Century (chromolitho)

Romanesque reliquary from the Church of Ambazac, France, 12th Century (chromolitho)
7173079 Romanesque reliquary from the Church of Ambazac, France, 12th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Stupa Reliquary, Kushan period, about 2nd century. Creator: Unknown

Stupa Reliquary, Kushan period, about 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, Kushan period, about 2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Stupa Reliquary, About 14th / 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Stupa Reliquary, About 14th / 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, About 14th/15th century

Background imageReliquary Collection: Stupa Reliquary, Polonnaruva period, 12th century. Creator: Unknown

Stupa Reliquary, Polonnaruva period, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, Polonnaruva period, 12th century

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary, Paris, c. 1851. Creators: Eugene Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Louis Bachelet

Reliquary, Paris, c. 1851. Creators: Eugene Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc, Louis Bachelet
Reliquary, Paris, c. 1851

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary Jar, Korea, Three Kingdoms period (57 B. C. -A. D. 668), early 7th century

Reliquary Jar, Korea, Three Kingdoms period (57 B. C. -A. D. 668), early 7th century
Reliquary Jar, Korea, Three Kingdoms period (57 B.C.-A.D. 668), early 7th century

Background imageReliquary Collection: Plaques from a Reliquary Casket with the Martyrdom of a Saint, Limoges, 1200 / 50

Plaques from a Reliquary Casket with the Martyrdom of a Saint, Limoges, 1200 / 50
Plaques from a Reliquary Casket with the Martyrdom of a Saint, Limoges, 1200/50

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary Monstrance, Limoges, 1300 / 1400. Creator: Unknown

Reliquary Monstrance, Limoges, 1300 / 1400. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary Monstrance, Limoges, 1300/1400

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary Casket, Limoges, c. 1200. Creator: Unknown

Reliquary Casket, Limoges, c. 1200. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary Casket, Limoges, c. 1200

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary Monstrance with a Tooth of Saint John the Baptist, Germany

Reliquary Monstrance with a Tooth of Saint John the Baptist, Germany, 1433; container: 900/1200

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072621 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072620 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072625 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072623 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary Monstrance in the form of a Church, Brunswick, c. 1484. Creator: Unknown

Reliquary Monstrance in the form of a Church, Brunswick, c. 1484. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary Monstrance in the form of a Church, Brunswick, c. 1484

Background imageReliquary Collection: Circular Reliquary with Domed Roof and Relics of Saints Godehard and Bernward, 1375 / 1400

Circular Reliquary with Domed Roof and Relics of Saints Godehard and Bernward, 1375 / 1400
Circular Reliquary with Domed Roof and Relics of Saints Godehard and Bernward, Brunswick, 1375/1400

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary Bust of Saint Margaret of Antioch, 1465 / 70. Creators: Nikolaus Gerhaert

Reliquary Bust of Saint Margaret of Antioch, 1465 / 70. Creators: Nikolaus Gerhaert
Reliquary Bust of Saint Margaret of Antioch, 1465/70

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary, France, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Reliquary, France, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary, France, late 19th century

Background imageReliquary Collection: Cover of a Reliquary Container with the Virgin and Child on the Crescent Moon, about 1480

Cover of a Reliquary Container with the Virgin and Child on the Crescent Moon, about 1480

Background imageReliquary Collection: Albert Memorial, 1872-1900. Creator: Unknown

Albert Memorial, 1872-1900. Creator: Unknown
Albert Memorial, 1872-1900. [The memorial to Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, was erected in Kensington Gardens opposite the Royal Albert Hall

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary of Father Junipero Serra, 1941. Creator: William Kieckhofel

Reliquary of Father Junipero Serra, 1941. Creator: William Kieckhofel
Reliquary of Father Junipero Serra, 1941

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary with Stupa-Shaped Top, Tang dynasty, 7th century. Creator: Unknown

Reliquary with Stupa-Shaped Top, Tang dynasty, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary with Stupa-Shaped Top, Tang dynasty, 7th century

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary in the form of a miniature sarcophagus, Tang dynasty, 8th century

Reliquary in the form of a miniature sarcophagus, Tang dynasty, 8th century

Background imageReliquary Collection: Paleochretian Art: Silver reliquary box known as Capsella de San Nazaro

Paleochretian Art: Silver reliquary box known as Capsella de San Nazaro
LRI4688028 Paleochretian Art: Silver reliquary box known as Capsella de San Nazaro (silvered reliquary casket of st Nazaro) - 370-397 apres JC Milan, Tesoro del Duomo Italy by Paleo-Christian

Background imageReliquary Collection: Tomb of the bowels of Charles IV the Bel (1293-1328) and Jeanne d

Tomb of the bowels of Charles IV the Bel (1293-1328) and Jeanne d
JLJ4570669 Tomb of the bowels of Charles IV the Bel (1293-1328) and Jeanne d Evreux realized by Jean de Liege (14th century). 1371-1372. From the abbey of Maubuisson

Background imageReliquary Collection: Reliquary of Saint Sigismund king of the Burgondes, 17th-18th century

Reliquary of Saint Sigismund king of the Burgondes, 17th-18th century
LRI4595430 Reliquary of Saint Sigismund king of the Burgondes, 17th-18th century by Foggini, Giovanni Battista (1652-1725); Museo delle Cappelle Medicee, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageReliquary Collection: Altar of San Jaime de Frontanya, detail, late 13th - early 14th century (tempera on wood

Altar of San Jaime de Frontanya, detail, late 13th - early 14th century (tempera on wood
AIS5346147 Altar of San Jaime de Frontanya, detail, late 13th - early 14th century (tempera on wood) by Spanish School, (13th century); Museo Diocesano de Solsona, Lleida

Background imageReliquary Collection: Feast of Santa Rosalia of Palermo (1130-1160), patron saint of Palermo - The feast of

Feast of Santa Rosalia of Palermo (1130-1160), patron saint of Palermo - The feast of
XEE4156702 Feast of Santa Rosalia of Palermo (1130-1160), patron saint of Palermo - The feast of Santa Rosalia - (the patron saint of Palermo in Italy)

Background imageReliquary Collection: Chasse, or Reliquary, of the Fifteenth Century, in Carved and Gilded Wood (chromolitho)

Chasse, or Reliquary, of the Fifteenth Century, in Carved and Gilded Wood (chromolitho)
5221769 Chasse, or Reliquary, of the Fifteenth Century, in Carved and Gilded Wood (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasse, or Reliquary)

Background imageReliquary Collection: The Ommegang in Brussels on 31st May 1615: Procession of Notre Dame de Sablon

The Ommegang in Brussels on 31st May 1615: Procession of Notre Dame de Sablon
3512977 The Ommegang in Brussels on 31st May 1615: Procession of Notre Dame de Sablon (oil on canvas) by Alsloot, Denys van (1570-1628); 132x386 cm; Prado, Madrid




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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.