17thc copy of 12th c Monstrance

Object/Artifact

Hammond Castle Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

HM-594

Description

Italian 17th c Monstrance, patterned after famous earlier pieces; Rosette-shaped with clear glass inserts on front. Glass incised and gilded with central figure of seated Christ on back. "A monstrance is a receptacle in which the Host is held. This monstrance is closely patterned upon an early thirteenth reliquary formerly found in the Spitzer Collection, which in turn, was based upon the eleventh century paten (a plate used to hold the Host) once belonging to Bishop Bernward of Hildesheim.* Figures 46 a and 46 b. The practice of copying and incorporating elements from highly venerated prototypes was common in the medieval period and indicates the reverence with which liturgical objects were treated. Surrounded by delicate filigree and semi-precious stones, the glass enclosure protects and exhibits the Host. On the glass, the incised and gilded figure of Christ is shown enthroned and flanked by two candles in the manner of the Spitzer reliquary. In his left hand, he holds an orb surmounted by a cross and raises the other hand in benediction. He is surrounded by demi-circles depicting the Virgin and Saints." [text from guidebook by N Kline 1977] Inscription surrounding Christ: DOMINI + DE: IGNO X in Majesty with 2 candlesticks Semi-circular borders include 6 figures of individual saints of the Virgin Mary, St. Peter, St. Stephen, St. James, St. Philip, and St. Bartholomew. with inscriptions: DE . SCO . PHILLIPO DE . SCO . PIETRO DE . SCO . STEPHANO DE . SCO . IACOBO DE . SCO. BARHOLEMEO DECO : PE : (S) EATA: MARC R GTC

Collection

Metalwork

Acquisition

Accession

594

Made/Created

Place

Location

Italian

Notes

Date: ca. 14th c.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Monstrance

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Ritual

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Religious Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

General Notes

Note Type

HM594 silver monstrance info

Note Type

HM594 Italian monstrance reliquary, 14thc info (1)

Note Type

HM594 Italian monstrance reliquary, 14thc info (2)

Note Type

1977 Hammond Castle Souvenir Guidebk by N R Kline, J J Bolten (30)

Note Type

2006-02-03 artifact list w 1983 values, copy (1)

Note Type

1966 Corinne Witham Guidebook (34)

Note Type

1951 Tour Manual 011