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Relics and Reliquaries in Medieval Christianity
Christian belief in the power of relics, the physical remains of a holy site or holy person, or objects with which they had contact, is as old as the faith itself and developed alongside it. Relics were more than mementos. The New Testament refers to the healing power of objects that were touched by Christ or his apostles. The body of the saint provided a spiritual link between life and death, between man and God: "Because of the grace remaining in the martyr, they were an inestimable treasure for the holy congregation of the faithful." Fueled by the Christian belief in the afterlife and resurrection, in the power of the soul, and in the role of saints as advocates for humankind in heaven, the veneration of relics in the Middle Ages came to rival the sacraments in the daily life of the medieval church. Indeed, from the time of Charlemagne, it was obligatory that every altar contain a relic.
Relics and Reliquaries in Medieval Christianity | Thematic Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan relics and reliquaries in medieval christianity... reliquary bust of saint juliana, ca. 1376 circle of giovanni di bartolo italian copper, gilding, gesso, and tempera paint overall 11 1/16 x 9 x 8 3/8 in. (28.1 x 22.9 x 21.3 cm) the cloisters collection, 1961 (61.266) ...
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Tate Collection | Relics in the Pillow of Dreams by Veronica Ryan veronica ryan born 1956 © veronica ryan relics in the pillow of dreams 1985 plaster and bronze unconfirmed: 255 x 900 x 900 mm sculpture presented by charles saatchi 1992 t06530 ryan's use of seeds, pods, fruits and shells was stimulated by plants and fruits seen during her childhood in the caribbean.
http://www.tate.org.uk/servlet/ViewWork?workid=20352 [149 words]
National Gallery of Art, The Translation of Josaphat's Relics (Getty Museum) the translation of josaphat's relics follower of hans schilling german, haguenau, 1469 tempera colors and colored washes on paper 11 1/4 x 8 in. ms. ludwig xv 9, fol. 375 a king arrives on the left with an attendant, holding a box full of bones.
http://www.getty.edu/art/gettyguide/artObjectDetails?artobj=6006 [172 words]
Scenes from the Legend of Saint Vincent of Saragossa and the History of His Relics ¦ Highlights ¦ Medieval Art ¦ Collect scenes from the legend of saint vincent of saragossa and the history of his relics date ca. 1245–47 geography made in paris, france culture french medium pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, and lead dimensions overall: 147 x 43 1/2in. (373.4 x 110.5cm) overall (installation opening)
http://www.metmuseum.org/works_of_art/collection_database/all/scenes_from_the_legend_of_saint_vincent_of_saragossa/objec [290 words]
Pilgrimage in Medieval Europe | Thematic Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art french (near montpellier) limestone 30 ft. 3 in. x 23 ft. 10 in. (0.9 x 0.7 m) the cloisters collection, 1925 (25.120.1-.134) ... scenes from the passion of saint vincent of saragossa and the history of his relics, 1244–1247 french; from the church of st. germain-des-pres, paris pot-metal glass with vitreous paint 147 x 43 1/2 in. (373.4 x 110.5 cm) gift of george d. pratt, 1924 (24.167a–k) ... booklet with scenes of the passion, carving, ca.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pilg/hd_pilg.htm [3242 words]
Reliquary cross - Victoria & Albert Museum - Search the Collections enamelled in black credit line: given by miss l.m. pacy museum number: m.77-1979 gallery location: medieval and renaissance, room 62, case 8 order this image summary more information map download pdf version holy relics were believed to have power that protected the wearer if worn close to the body. this cross has compartments with drops of the virgin's milk, relics from saints peter and paul and a fragment of the true cross, each identified by an engraved inscription on the underside of the lid.
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O105955/reliquary-cross/ [865 words]
Panel - Crucifixion - Victoria & Albert Museum - Search the Collections including a diptych wing showing the crucifixion with saints from the bargello, florence, which includes a similar selection of saints. the borders of the umbrian diptychs contain multiple relic cavities with detailed labels, but the v&a plaque has no large spaces for relics or labels. assuming the added image of the ecce homo in the upper border is original, the small spaces between the full-length saints in either border are the only available visible spaces for relics.
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1071/panel-crucifixion/ [1763 words]