Reliquary
The Reliquary is a liturgical object of great artistic and religious value. It features repoussé scenes of the Resurrection and the Crucifixion.
The Reliquary is a liturgical object of great artistic and religious value. It features reliefs depicting the Resurrection and the Crucifixion.
The Reliquary is a liturgical object of great artistic and religious value. It features reliefs depicting the Resurrection and the Crucifixion.
Reliquary
The reliquary is a liturgical object of great artistic and religious value. It is a rectangular, box-shaped reliquary with a sliding lid and a suspension ring that allows it to be hung. Its structure is made of gilded silver, a precious material that expresses the sacredness and importance of the relics contained within. On the front (recto) of the reliquary is depicted the scene of the Anastasis, or the Resurrection of Christ, executed in repoussé (raised metalwork), accompanied by the corresponding inscription. On the back (verso) is the Crucifixion, also in repoussé and with inscriptions typical of medieval tradition. The high quality of the repoussé scenes and inscriptions testify to the craftsmanship and attention to detail. At the top and bottom of the reliquary is a list of the relics contained inside, which belong to the Passion of Christ. Some of these relics—such as the sponge, the mantle, the reed, the lance, and others—are preserved in a separate reliquary featuring an enamel Crucifixion. The iconography of the Crucifixion, in particular, recalls the repoussé work on the frame of the icon from the Vatopedi Monastery on Mount Athos, known for its refinement and symmetry. The common features between the two works—including high-quality workmanship and affinity between the two sides of the reliquary—make it a significant example of medieval sacred art.
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The fresco by Priamo della Quercia located in the Pellegrinaio, in the fourth bay on the right, represents the blessed Agostino Novello presenting the Augustinian habit to the Rector. Among the characters, the emperor John VIII Palaiologos can be recognized.
The fresco by Priamo della Quercia located in the Pellegrinaio, in the fourth bay on the right, represents the blessed Agostino Novello presenting the Augustinian habit to the Rector. Among the characters, the emperor John VIII Palaiologos can be recognized.
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The fresco in the fifth bay on the right located in the Pellegrinaio depicts Eugene IV handing a scroll to Carlo d'Agnolino Bartoli. In the background, Oriental and African figures can be seen.
The fresco in the fifth bay on the right located in the Pellegrinaio depicts Eugene IV handing a scroll to Carlo d'Agnolino Bartoli. In the background, Oriental and African figures can be seen.