Baroque Reliquary Frame – Agnus Dei And Eight Relics Of Saints, 18th Century

Authentic Baroque reliquary in frame – Agnus Dei and eight relics of saints, 18th century – Italy

Important reliquary under glass, presented in a blackened and gilded wooden frame.

Description

In the center, a finely modeled wax Agnus Dei (oval medallion), surrounded by a rich decoration of golden paperolles, metallic threads, blue silk, pearls and colored cabochons.
Around it are arranged eight authentic relics, each accompanied by its handwritten titulus in Latin:

• S. Stephani M. (Saint Stephen, protomartyr)
• S. Valentini M. (Saint Valentine, martyr)
• S. Annæ (Saint Anne, mother of the Virgin)
• S. Mariæ Magd. (Saint Mary Magdalene)• S. Iuliani M. (Saint Julian, martyr)
• S. Floriani M. (Saint Florian, martyr)
• S. Vesulæ VM (Saint Vesula, virgin and martyr, ancient local cult)
• S. Luciæ VM (Saint Lucy, virgin and martyr)

The whole is organized in a radiant composition, typical of the baroque conventual reliquaries of the 18th century, where the art of paperolles (golden paper and silk filigree) magnifies the presentation of the relics

.• Dimensions: 29 cm x 25 cm

Condition:

Good general condition, complete decoration, wear and tear and old dust under glass.

In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as an object of sacred art.
The relics it contains are not the object of the transaction, but are included free of charge for their historical value and cultural.

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