Reliquary Collection (page 8)

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

Spain. The reliquary. Folk costumes of the time

Treasure of Tutankhamun, canopic reliquary with four goddesses protecting the content

Lipsanoteca (reliquary as a box) of the consecration of Santa Eugenia de Berga, sealed by Bishop Oliba with the seal of his brother, Bernat Tallaferro the Earl of Besalu

Saint Isidore reliquary box in silver gilt, preserved in the Real Collegiate Church of San Isidoro de Leon

St George and the Dragon statue, inside the Storkyrkan Church, Stockholm, Sweden. The Storkyrkan (Great Church) is the oldest church in Gamla Stan, the old town of Stockholm

Reliquary of the True Cross, End of 11th-Early 12th cent. Artist: Byzantine Master
Reliquary of the True Cross, End of 11th-Early 12th cent. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Arhat holding a reliquary, China, Song dynasty, c960-1279 (1925). Painting on silk. A print from Chinese Art, Burlington Magazine Monographs, BT Batsford, Ltd, London, 1925

Reliquary, champleve enamel on copper, 13th century, (1931). Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris. A print from the L Illustration, 1931

The Albert Memorial, Kensington, London, 1900. Monument inspired by a medieval reliquary, erected by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband, Prince Albert, who died at the age of 42

St Ursula and the Holy Virgins, from the Reliquary of St Ursula, 1489, (1870). Found in the collection of the Memling Museum, Bruges, Belgium

The Corporation of the Goldsmiths of Paris carrying the Shrine of St Genevieve, 17th century, (1870)
The Goldsmiths of Paris carrying the Shrine of St Genevieve, 17th century, (1870). A wood engraving showing the Corporation of the Goldsmiths carrying the Shrine of St Genevieve (c419-512 AD)

Byzantine reliquary, 10th century, (1870). A wood engraving of a religious item brought from the Christian orthodox monastery of Mount Athos in Greece

Gilded silver staurothek (Cross reliquary), Byzantine, 12th century. Artist: Byzantine Master
Gilded silver staurothek (Cross reliquary), Byzantine, 12th century. Found in the collection of the State Armoury Chamber in the Kremlin, Moscow

Reliquary with scenes from the Life of Saint Valeria, c1170. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

St Ursula Shrine, Martyrdom at Cologne, Detail, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Martyrdom at Cologne, Detail, 1489. The Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Basle, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
St Ursula Shrine, Arrival in Basle, 1489. St Ursula Shrine, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

Virgin and Child, St Ursula Shrine, 1489. Artist: Hans Memling
Virgin and Child, St Ursula Shrine, 1489. Reverse of the Reliquary of St Ursula, Memling Museum, Sint-Janshospitaal, Bruges

Reliquary, 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Reliquary, 15th century, (1843). Copy of a woodcut showing a container for holy relics. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations of the Middle Ages from the Seventh to the Seventeenth Centuries

Religious or household vessel, 15th century, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Religious or household vessel, 15th century, (1843). This object may be a cibory or reliquary, in which were placed the sacred relics, and which was sometimes used for the same purpose as the pix

The Monymusk Reliquary, 8th century
The Monymusk Reliquary is a blend of Pictish and Irish style, probably made by monks. It is said to have been the brechbrennoch of St Columba

Cardinal Bessarion and Two Members of the Scuola della Carita in prayer with the Bessarion Reliquary, c. 1473. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Ivory plaque of a reliquary from the treasure of St Denis, 10th century
Ivory plaque of a reliquary from the treasure of St Denis, showing King David dictating the psalms. Now in the Louvre, 10th century

Pyxis with the martyrdom of St Menas of Alexandria, 6th century
Pyxis with the martyrdom of St Menas of Alexandria (285 ? c. 309). It was made in Egypt, and probably used as a reliquary

Detail of a Celtic reliquary, 8th century
Detail of a bronze and silver-gilt Celtic reliquary from Ireland, 8th century

Gilt plaque of King Haralds baptism, 10th century
Gilt plaque of King Haralds baptism, propbably King Harald Bluetooth (c. 935- 985 or 986) being baptised by Bishop Poppo in c. 960 AD

Gilt panel of King Haralds baptism probably Harald Hardrada (c. 1015 -1066)
Gilt panel of King Haralds baptism from Tamdrup, Central Jutland, once part of a reliquary or an altar, 11th century

Eltenberg Reliquary, c1150. A reliquary from the Rhine Valley. From the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Buddhas Tooth and Golden Casket - Kandy, Sri Lanka
Buddhas Tooth and Golden Casket - housed at the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) Kandy, Sri Lanka Date: circa 1909

View of the Main Stupa at Wat Phnom (Temple of the Mountains), Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It was built in 1372, and stands 27 metres (88.5 ft) above the ground. It is the tallest religious structure in the city

Statue-reliquary of Sainte Foy. Gold and precious stones. FRANCE. Conques. glise abbatiale de Sainte Foy (Abbey

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

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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.