Ciborium Collection

Judgement of Solomon. Creator: Pehr Hörberg
Judgement of Solomon, Unknown date

View of the interior of the Temple of Venus, 1700-1799. Creator: Unknown
View of the interior of the Temple of Venus, 1700-1799

Plate XXII from Life and Adventures of the Knight Don Quixote de la Mancha, 1780. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate XXII from Life and Adventures of the Knight Don Quixote de la Mancha, 1780

Plate XXI from Life and Adventures of the Knight Don Quixote de la Mancha, 1780. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate XXI from Life and Adventures of the Knight Don Quixote de la Mancha, 1780

Alexander the Great as Judge, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Alexander the Great as Judge, 1606. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 10

Meeting of Moses and Jethro, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Meeting of Moses and Jethro, 1607. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 1

Illumination of the Holy Cross in St. Peter's, 1768-1804. Creator: Francesco Piranesi
Illumination of the Holy Cross in St. Peter's, 1768-1804

Portrait of Marie de Médicis (1575-1642), Queen of France, in Robes of State, c.1610
Portrait of Marie de Medicis (1575-1642), Queen of France, in Robes of State, c.1610

Christian VIII (1786-1848) and Queen Caroline Amalie (1796-1881) in Coronation Robes, 1841

Ways and Means Committee, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means Committee, between 1910 and 1920

Madonna and Child with Rosary and Saint. Creator: Abraham Jansz van Diepenbeeck
Madonna and Child with Rosary and Saint

Alexander the Great Seated in Justice, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Alexander the Great Seated in Justice, 1606

La nuit. Creator: Charles Emmanuel Patas
La nuit

Interior of St. Peter's - the Pope at the Grand Altar, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of St. Peter's - the Pope at the Grand Altar, 1850. Pius IX returns to Rome:..he was met by the Sacred College, who accompanied him up the nave to the altar of confession

Metal Pyx, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Metal Pyx, 1850. Item from an Exhibition of Ancient and Mediaeval Art at the Society of Arts, in John-street, Adelphi, [London]....a Pyx, or Ciborium, from the museum of the Archeological Institute

Ciborium, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ciborium, 1850. Item from an Exhibition of Ancient and Medieval Art in London:..Pyx or ciborium, the vessel in which the consecrated wafer was kept...It has small enamels

Ciborium and chalice used during the conclave to elect a new pope State of the Vatican City. Date of Photograph:1939

The nave of the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the walls in Rome. In the background the majestic triumphal arch and, above the high altar, the gothic ciborium

Chapel of the Sacrament, in the Cathedral of Pisa. There are six large candelabra and a ciborium in silver and bronze on the altar

Renaissance ciborium in the Cathedral in Grosseto Grosseto. Date of Photograph:1863 ca

Ciborium, work of Arnolfo di Cambio, in the Church of St. Paul Outside the Walls, Rome Rome Ciborium Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Central nave of the Church of Saint Mary of Castello in Tarquinia. Tarquinia Church of Saint Mary of Castello Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Interior of the Basilica of S. Ambrogio, Milan. Milan Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio. Nave Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Ciborium of Arnolfo di Cambio, Basilica of S. Cecilia in Trastevere, Rome. Rome Basilica of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere, presbytery Ciborium Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

Presentation of Christ in the Temple. Drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Ciborium by Donatello, in the sacresty of St. Peter's Cathedral, now in the Historical-Artistic Museum of St. Peter's. State of the Vatican City St

The presbytery and main altar under the ciborium in the Church of San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura, Rome. Rome Church of San Lorenzo fuori le Mura Ciborium Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

The Tabernacle found near the high altar, at the Church of Saint Nicholas in Bari Bari Church of Saint Nicholas Ciborium Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple. Drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Stone ciborium, decorated with weaving, located in the Church of San Lorenzo, Orvieto Orvieto Church of San Lorenzo Ciborium Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The enclosure of the choir, or schola cantorum, cosmatesque work in the Basilica of S.Clemente, Rome. Rome Basilica of S. Clemente Chorus Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe

The ciborium and the high altar in the church of St Maria in Sovana Siena Sovana, parish church of St Maria Ciborium Early Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the interior of the Eufrasian Basilica in Parenzo, Slovenia. Croatia Pirano, Basilica Eufrasiana Church, Nave Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The presbytery of the basilica of St. Lawrence fuori le Mura in Rome. The ciborium in the foreground, dating back to 1148 is the most ancient work signed by Roman marble artists Rome Basilica of St

The inside of the Basilica di S. Giovanni in Laterano in Rome Rome basilica of S.Giovanni in Laterano Church Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome Rome Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme Church - Facade Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the church of the Sanctuary of Montenero in the environs of Leghorn Livorno Montenero, church of the Sanctuary Nave Late Baroque, Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Interior of the St. Crisogono church in Rome Rome Nave Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca.. Date of Artwork:1123-1129, 1620-1626

The ciborium in the Basilica of San Nicola, in Bari, Puglia Bari Basilica of San Nicola Ciborium Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Inside of the Church of St. Stefano Rotondo in Rome Rome Church of St. Stefano Rotondo Church Late Antique Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Marble ciborium of Tuscan art in the church of Saints Philip and James in Faenza, Ravenna Faenza Church of St. Philip and St

Louis XIV style vase, chalice and ciborium in the Hall of Treasure, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris France Paris, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Hall of Treasure Vase. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

The so-called Altar of the Miracle in the Church of Saint Christina in Bolsena, also known as the four-columned Altar Bolsena Church of Saint Christina

Nave of the Church of Santo Spirito, Florence Florence Church of Santo Spirito Church Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Pre-Roman ciborium inside church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Sovana, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

Flying leaf, number 9, Satirique en Colours, 1871: Begging is forbidden
ICA4849325 Flying leaf, number 9, Satirique en Colours, 1871: Begging is forbidden... - Anticlericalism, Commune de Paris/War/Siege, Mendicite - Consequences des mesures laiques/Separation

Ciborium, Germany, c. 1750. Creator: Sigmund Tzschirschwitz
Ciborium, Germany, c. 1750

Saint Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy, Interior View, 1878. Creator: Frederick P Dinkelberg
Saint Peters Basilica, Rome, Italy, Interior View, 1878

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The ciborium, a sacred vessel used in religious ceremonies, holds great historical and artistic significance. One notable example is the Pre-Roman ciborium inside the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Sovana, Grosseto, Tuscany. This exquisite piece showcases intricate craftsmanship and serves as a testament to the devotion of its creators. In 1871, amidst societal changes and political unrest, a satirical leaflet titled "Flying Leaf" depicted an anticlerical scene where begging was forbidden. This reflects the growing sentiment against the Church during that time period. The Commune de Paris and war siege further highlighted these tensions while shedding light on the consequences of secular measures such as separation from religious institutions. A stunning German ciborium dating back to around 1750 demonstrates the artistry involved in creating these vessels. Crafted by Sigmund Tzschirschwitz, it exemplifies both skillful design and attention to detail. Moving to Rome's Saint Peter's Basilica, we find ourselves immersed in its grandeur through interior views captured in 1878 by Frederick P Dinkelberg. The magnificence of this iconic location is enhanced by elaborate decorations including beautiful ciboria adorning altars within its walls. The Church of St. Peter's also stands as a testament to faith with its rich history dating back centuries. A photograph taken around 1870 captures this architectural marvel at its finest. Artistic depictions featuring ciboria abound throughout history; one such portrayal highlights "The heroism of a priest. " This color lithograph portrays bravery and dedication within religious contexts. Religious artworks like "St Mary Magdalene" (c. 1480) painted on poplar wood or "Coronation of the Virgin" (1414) with gold background demonstrate how artists incorporated ciboria into their compositions for symbolic purposes or visual appeal.