Reliquary Collection (#7)

A Curious Religious Service In The Cathedral Of Milan, Prelates Pulled Up With Ropes Down... (colour litho)
2798433 A Curious Religious Service In The Cathedral Of Milan, Prelates Pulled Up With Ropes Down... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Fragment of an Ornamental Crest from a Reliquary Shrine, c
500132 Fragment of an Ornamental Crest from a Reliquary Shrine, c.1165-1180 (gilded copper, email brun (brown enamel)) by Mosan School; h:5.50 w:3.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Plaque from a Reliquary Shrine, c. 1170 (gilded copper, champleve & cloisonne enamel)
499539 Plaque from a Reliquary Shrine, c.1170 (gilded copper, champleve& cloisonneenamel) by German School, (12th century); 2.7x7.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Two tomb-shaped shrines, Lough Erne, County Fermanagh (bronze)
XBP390451 Two tomb-shaped shrines, Lough Erne, County Fermanagh (bronze) by Celtic, (8th century BC); National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; (add.info.: length of larger is 16cm)

Stupa, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) (lacquered wood & gold)
PFR206531 Stupa, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) (lacquered wood & gold) by Chinese School; height: 71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Mass dedicated to St. Genevieve, from a manuscript, 1709 (gouache on paper)
CHT178730 Mass dedicated to St. Genevieve, from a manuscript, 1709 (gouache on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Shrine of St. Taurinus, 1240-55 (gold, copper & enamel)
XIR180139 Shrine of St. Taurinus, 1240-55 (gold, copper & enamel) by French School, (13th century); Church of Saint-Taurin, Evreux, France; French, out of copyright

Victoria And Albert Museum: Coffer or Reliquary, wood, carved, painted, and gilt, Byzantine
6011334 Victoria And Albert Museum: Coffer or Reliquary, wood, carved, painted, and gilt, Byzantine, 12th or 13th century (engraving) by English School

The Miracle of the Relic of the True Cross at the Rialto Bridge (detail)
5042987 The Miracle of the Relic of the True Cross at the Rialto Bridge (detail), 1496 (oil on canvas) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice

Roman art: reliquary in the form of sarcophagus, found in Syria. Paris, Louvre Museum
JLJ4666786 Roman art: reliquary in the form of sarcophagus, found in Syria. Paris, Louvre Museum by Roman; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Roman art: reliquary in the form of sarcophagus)

Reliquary with reliefs representing scenes of the old testament
LRI4688317 Reliquary with reliefs representing scenes of the old testament. From the monastery of Santa Giulia, 4th century by Paleo-Christian, (4th century); Museo Civico Cristiano, Brescia

Reliquary of St Peter and St Paul, 13th Century (litho)
3097054 Reliquary of St Peter and St Paul, 13th Century (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reliquary of St Peter and St Paul, 13th Century)

Les Fetes de Sainte-Jacques de Compostelle: La Procession des Reliques. [Religious festival at Santiago de Compostela: The Procession of the Relics]

Reliquary with a Pieta, from the Large Series of Wittenberg Reliquaries, 1509

A Silver-Gilt Pacifical with a Crucifixion, from the Large Series of Wittenberg Reliquaries, 1509

Chasse, French, 13th century (core); 19th century or later (enamels). Creator: Unknown
Chasse, French, 13th century (core); 19th century or later (enamels)

Reliquary Bust of Saint Yrieix, French, ca. 1220-40, with later grill. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary Bust of Saint Yrieix, French, ca. 1220-40, with later grill

Chasse with the Life of Christ, French, ca. 1235-45. Creator: Unknown
Chasse with the Life of Christ, French, ca. 1235-45

Colonnette from a Reliquary Shrine, German, ca. 1175-1200. Creator: Unknown
Colonnette from a Reliquary Shrine, German, ca. 1175-1200

Reliquary Bust of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, German, ca. 1465. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary Bust of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, German, ca. 1465

Reliquary Bust of Saint Barbara, German, ca. 1465. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary Bust of Saint Barbara, German, ca. 1465

Capital from a Reliquary Shrine, German, ca. 1175-1200. Creator: Unknown
Capital from a Reliquary Shrine, German, ca. 1175-1200

Reliquary Cross, Italian, ca. 1366-1400. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary Cross, Italian, ca. 1366-1400. Jesus on one side, and saints linked to Saint Francis on the other

Reliquary, Italian, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary, Italian, 14th century

Capital from a Reliquary Shrine, German, 1175-1200. Creator: Unknown
Capital from a Reliquary Shrine, German, 1175-1200

Chasse, French, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Chasse, French, 13th century

Reliquary, Italian, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary, Italian, 16th century

The procession of the casket of St. Genevieve, with clerics and laymen marching in six rows; in the foreground the Archbishop of Paris is carried in a chair, the Chasse in the row above him

Design for a Gold and Silver Bishops Reliquary, late 18th century

Leopold reliquary in Klosterneuburg abbey, Klosterneuburg, Austria, Europe

Fresco painted by Paul Lemasson in 1927, of Sainte Genevieves reliquary carried in procession, Sainte Genevieves Cathedral, Nanterre, Hauts-de-Seine, France, Europe

Buddhist ceremony, Buddhist relics, Paris, France, Europe

Buddhist ceremony, Buddhist relics, Paris, France, Europe

The Loan Collection Exhibition - South Kensington: (left to right from top) Largest Known Pearl, Silver Flask, Silver-gilt Spoon, Coffret in Gilt Metal, Silerv-gilt Reliquary, Double-bulbed Cup

The Hildesheim Portable Altar, c1160-1170, (1881). Creator: W Jones
The Hildesheim Portable Altar, c1160-1170, (1881). Etching of a consecrated tablet for use as an altar, made in the 12th century at Hildesheim in Germany, possibly for the Cathedral of Hildesheim

Reliquary, early 13th century, (1881). Creator: Js Goepel
Reliquary, early 13th century, (1881). Etching of a silver-gilt and rock crystal reliquary made in France by Hugo d Oignies, a lay brother at Oignies Priory

Monstrance, c1450, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
Monstrance, c1450, (1881). Etching of a religious object, made in Italy in the mid 15th century. A monstrance or ostensorium is a liturgical vessel used in the Roman Catholic Church to display sacred

Reliquary, 1497, (1881). Creator: W F Randall
Reliquary, 1497, (1881). Etching of a reliquary (a container for the relics of saints), made in Italy in the late 15th century, possibly by Cristoforus de Luca

Reliquary, 14th century, (1881). Creator: W. M. McGill
Reliquary, 14th century, (1881). Etching of a medieval reliquary (a container for the relics of saints). The polygonal crystal container is mounted in silver

Silver monstrance or reliquary, 15th century, (1881). Creator:s Thomas
Silver monstrance or reliquary, 15th century, (1881). Etching of a silver religious item, possibly made in France. It is missing the original glass

Reliquary Cross, 10th century, (1881). Creator: A A Bradbury
Reliquary Cross, 10th century, (1881). Etching of an Anglo Saxon crucifix made c900-1000 AD, possibly in Winchester or Germany

Albert Memorial, London, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Albert Memorial, London, c1910. The memorial to Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria, was erected in Kensington Gardens opposite the Royal Albert Hall

Charles the Great, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Charles the Great, c1930. Portrait of Charlemagne, or Charles the Great (742- 814), King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774 and Emperor of the Romans from 800

Arrival in Cologne, 1489. Creator: Hans Memling
Arrival in Cologne, 1489. Reliquary of Saint Ursula who disembarks in Cologne at the city gates assisted by her companions

The Arrival in Rome, 1489. Creator: Hans Memling
The Arrival in Rome, 1489. Reliquary of Saint Ursula met by Pope Cyriacus, Ursula takes communion, those who have not yet been baptised undergo the ceremony. Oil on panel

Reliquary of Saint Ursula, c1489. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary of Saint Ursula, c1489. A carved and gilded wooden reliquary in the shape of a Gothic chapel, containing oil on panel inserts of scenes of the life and martyrdom of St Ursula

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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.