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Reliquary in the form of a winged altarpiece
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Reliquary in the form of a winged altarpiece

anonymous · c. 1400 - 1410 · casting; emailleren; engraving; gold (metal); email

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This miniature altar is one of the most beautiful examples of French goldsmiths’ work from the period around 1400. It doubtless belonged to someone associated with the Paris court. Seeing Christ’s tormented body, the owner could meditate on his sufferings at any time.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
reliquaryportable altarJohn the Baptist
Credit lineReliekhouder in de vorm van een vleugelaltaar. c. 1400 - 1410. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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