Medieval History
Reliquary Bust of Saint Balbina, South Netherlandish, ca. 1520-30. Made in: Belgium, possibly Brussels, painted and gilded oak. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Remarkable, isn't she? Her face is so expressive, representative of some of the period's best sculpture. Striking that its made of oak, and lasted in such pristine condition. Hair Princess Leia would be jealous of, right :)?
Reliquary bust of a female saint, South Netherlandish, ca. 1520-30. Made in: Belgium, possibly Brussels, made of oak, paint, gilding. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters Collection. Oh, Cloisters, how I love thee.
Reliquary Bust of Saint Juliana, created by Circle of Giovanni di Bartolo. ca. 1376. Copper, gilding, gesso, and tempera paint. I think this one is my favorite.
Reliquary Head, ca. 1200-1240, with later grill. Created in Limoges. Silver over wood, silver-gilt, cabochon stones. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Reliquary Bust of a Female Saint, Hans Multscher (German, c.1400-1467). Perhaps 1460, bronze. The Frick Collection. The very top of her head seems rubbed away, perhaps by the hands of pilgrims?
Reliquary Bust of a Benedictine Nun, possibly Saint Scholastica, artist/maker unknown, southern Netherlands or northern France. c. 1500, painted wood with remains of gilding.
Reliquary Bust in the Form of a Young Woman (Saint Ursula), Netherlandish or German. Second half of the 15th century, gilded copper and semi-precious stones. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
Reliquary bust of Charlemagne, ca. 1350, German, Gothic. Domschatz (Cathedral Treasury), Aachen, Germany. Gilt bronze, gems, enamel. If you've seen any reliquary bust, you've seen this one as it is likely the most famous likeness of Charlemagne.
- Remains Of Anglo-saxon Saint Discovered?
Archaeologists working in the Oxfordshire town of Bicester believe they have discovered a reliquary containing some of the bones of Saint Edburg, a seventh-century saint. John Moore Heritage Services is conducting the excavations of a site of former apartment...
- Four-year-old Boy Unearths Medieval Treasure
The four-year-old unearthed a 16th century gold reliquary pendant which was used to hold religious relics. It has now been declared treasure trove by the coroner after an inquest and the British Museum could buy it. The proceeds are likely to be split...
- Anglo-saxon Treasure
I started listening to Michael Drout's lectures on the History of the Anglo-Saxons, presented by Modern Scholar. I've listened to Drout's History of English Language, and several lectures he has presented on Tolkien. Its an understatement...
- Masolino In Hungary
Reliquary bust of Saint Ladislas from Várad cathedral and drawing after a fresco of Masolino, inspired by the reliquary It is a well-known fact that Florentine painter Masolino worked for some time in the Kingdom of Hungary, starting from 1425. Leaving...
- Assumption At Sandford On Thames
In relation to the image of the Assumption in porch at Tiverton, BillyD asked the following question: 'Any idea why the BVM is shown with uncovered, flowing hair in the English medieval depictions of the Assumption that I've seen? Admittedly,...
Medieval History
reliquary busts
Remarkable, isn't she? Her face is so expressive, representative of some of the period's best sculpture. Striking that its made of oak, and lasted in such pristine condition. Hair Princess Leia would be jealous of, right :)?
- Remains Of Anglo-saxon Saint Discovered?
Archaeologists working in the Oxfordshire town of Bicester believe they have discovered a reliquary containing some of the bones of Saint Edburg, a seventh-century saint. John Moore Heritage Services is conducting the excavations of a site of former apartment...
- Four-year-old Boy Unearths Medieval Treasure
The four-year-old unearthed a 16th century gold reliquary pendant which was used to hold religious relics. It has now been declared treasure trove by the coroner after an inquest and the British Museum could buy it. The proceeds are likely to be split...
- Anglo-saxon Treasure
I started listening to Michael Drout's lectures on the History of the Anglo-Saxons, presented by Modern Scholar. I've listened to Drout's History of English Language, and several lectures he has presented on Tolkien. Its an understatement...
- Masolino In Hungary
Reliquary bust of Saint Ladislas from Várad cathedral and drawing after a fresco of Masolino, inspired by the reliquary It is a well-known fact that Florentine painter Masolino worked for some time in the Kingdom of Hungary, starting from 1425. Leaving...
- Assumption At Sandford On Thames
In relation to the image of the Assumption in porch at Tiverton, BillyD asked the following question: 'Any idea why the BVM is shown with uncovered, flowing hair in the English medieval depictions of the Assumption that I've seen? Admittedly,...