Monstrance reliquary in the form of a crucifix with relics of the Holy Cross, gilt bronze, silver-plated, Central Europe, 18th century.
8200,00 zł
A rococo double-sided reliquary in the shape of a cross with decorative three-leafed arm ends, decorated with silver rosettes and ruby-colored glass. The glazed box (ostensorium) contains a metal, glazed capsule. At its very center, against a bright background, are two splinters arranged in a cross. The relic is surrounded by an elaborate decoration made of silver or gilded metal threads twisted into tiny springs and weaves (known as biont). They form the form of a radial nimbus around a central point. The wreath around the relic is decorated with eight pearls (probably river pearls). The whole was composed on a silk or parchment pad.
Around the capsule a rich, openwork gloria with a dynamic, asymmetrical rococo composition. The decoration is based on rocaille motifs and fancifully twisted volutes of the C and S type, supplemented with artistic floral details (cartilaginous and bivalve ornament). Surface finely chiseled, with preserved gilding in the recesses of the ornament.
The back of the reliquary has a passion character. The figure of the Crucified Christ (Corpus Christi) is placed here. A decorative rosette with green glass is preserved on the right arm of the cross. Mounting holes and rivets can be seen on the other arms.
Baluster shaft, in a simple geometric form. Oval foot, wide and profiled, decorated with repoussed motifs of leaves and flowers, silvered.
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The reliquary represents an interesting double-sided type, which could serve two functions: from the front it was a reliquary (for kissing or adoration), and from the back it was a classical altar cross. Such a design is typical of the rich church furnishings of the 18th century. It was made in a monastic workshop of Central Europe (Bavaria, Silesia, Lesser Poland). The dominance of asymmetrical rocaille ornamentation, which "breaks up" classical baroque forms, is characteristic of the mid-18th century. The reliquary was most likely made between 1740 and 1760, and represents high-end artistic (workshop) craftsmanship beyond the standard mass production of that era.
| Weight | 0,363 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 28 × 13,3 × 8 cm |
| Type |
Monstrance reliquary in the form of a crucifix double-sided |
| Forma | |
| Materiał |
Gilded bronze, silver plated |
| Kolorystyka |
Gold ,Silver |
| Technika |
Chiseled casting ,Repousing |
| Czas powstania |
ca. 1740-1760 r. |
| Era |
Baroque |
| Kraj pochodzenia |
Central Europe |
| Autor |
Unknown |
| State of preservation |
Rubbing of gilding and silvering, visible signs of age but overall very good. The reliquary is preserved in integral condition. |
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