Reliquary Collection (#9)

Virgin and Child, reverse of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula. The reliquary of Ursula was commissioned to Memling by the monastic community of Saint John Hospital

Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489. Saint Ursula arriving at Cologne. The reliquary of Ursula was commissioned to Memling by the monastic community of Saint John Hospital

Detail of the Reliquary of Saint Ursula, 1489. The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula. The reliquary of Ursula was commissioned to Memling by the monastic community of Saint John Hospital

Abruzzo Teramo Teramo S. Berardo Cathedral Italy
Abruzzo Teramo Teramo S. Berardo, Cathedral, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views mainly of the facade doors

Lazio Viterbo Ischia di Castro S. Ermete Italy
Lazio Viterbo Ischia di Castro S. Ermete, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Exterior views of facade of early 18th c. church

Abruzzo Teramo Atri Cattedrale Museo Capitolare
Abruzzo Teramo Atri Cattedrale, Museo Capitolare, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Metalwork, woodwork Salone 2 Post-medieval Woodwork, metalwork processional cross

Lazio Rieti Leonessa S. Giuseppe da Leonessa, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture, architectural sculpture 18th century

Umbria Perugia Spoleto Palazzo Comunale Pinacoteca Comunale
Umbria Perugia Spoleto Palazzo Comunale, Pinacoteca Comunale, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Interior views focus on the paintings

Umbria Terni Narni S. Giovenale Cathedral Italy
Umbria Terni Narni S. Giovenale, Cathedral, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Architectural sculpture, cosmati pavement, wall painting, mosaic 12th century

Reliquary Purse Form 1320 Germany Upper Rhine
Reliquary in Purse Form, c. 1320. Germany, Upper Rhine, Southern Swabia, Gothic period, 14th century. Copper, gilded and engraved; glass; rock crystal; precious stones; wood core; overall

Tiraz Caliph ‘Abd al-Rahman III reliquary
Tiraz of Caliph Abd al-Rahman III, from the reliquary of Santa Librada, Cathedral of Sequenza, 941-942. Spain, Cordoba or Almeria, Spanish Umayyad period, 941-42

Bust of Saint Peter, from the Large Series of Wittenberg Reliquaries; verso: Martin Luther (1548), 1509

A Silver Statuette of an Angel Playing the Harp, from the Large Series of Wittenberg Reliquaries, 1509

A Golden Reliquary with the Tree of Jesse, from the Large Series of Wittenberg Reliquaries, 1509

Charlemagnes Chess set from the 14th century. Museum at Ron
Charlemagnes Chess set from the 14th century. Stamps of Montpellier. Museum at Roncesvalles. Navarre. Spain

Charlemagne (742-814). Reliquary bust. Aachen Treasury Cathe
Charlemagne (742-814). King of the Franks (768-814) the Lombards (774-814) and emperor of the Romans (800-814). : Reliquary bust

Italy. Rome. Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran. Interior
Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran. Interior, rebuilt by Francesco Borromini (1599-1667). 1646-1649. Papal Altar with a reliquary with the heads of Saints Peter and Paul. The canopy are gothic. Rome

The Roskilde Cross. C. 1100. Denmark
The Roskilde Cross. C.1100. Byzantine reliquary cross of gold. Contains a splinter of the Holy Cross. Found in the rood arch crucifix of Roskilde Cathedral. National Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Relic of St. Andrews head on a silver carved teak. Patras
Relic of St. Andrews head on a silver carved teak. Preserved in the interior of the church of Agios Andreas (Saint Andrew). Patras. Greece

Byzantine Art. Spain. 14th century. Reliquary of the Holy Despots. Dated in 1370. Encaustic and embossed silver. School of Mount Athos. Diocesan Museum of Cuenca. Castilla-La Mancha

Figure of the reliquary Bwete or Bwitti (Gabon). The Mahongwe practice an ancestor cult (bwiti or bwete) that was at the center of a system of beliefs and rites

Reliquary Guardian Figure (ethnicity Kota or Bakota, Fang). They protect the relics of the ancestors and are helpful to communicate with their gods and to curse their wives in case of infidelity

Paris, France - Notre-Dame and Archbishops Palace. Date: 1650

Palma, Mallorca - Golden Monstrance in the Cathedral Sa Seu
Palma, Mallorca, Spain - The solid Golden Monstrance at the Cathedral Sa Seu (built in 1299). A monstrance, also known as ostensorium, is the vessel used in Roman Catholic

MENA, Alonso de (1587-1646). Reliquary-altarpice of the Royal Chapel. ca. 1623. SPAIN. Granada. Royal Chapel. Detail of the pedestal with the portraits of Charles V and Isabel of Portugal

Two thorns from the Crown of Thorns, worn by Jesus. Displayed in a reliquary at Santa Croce (Church of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem) in Rome, Italy. Date: circa 1910s

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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.