Reliquary - Wood - 1850-1900 - Relics of the Holy Land

Grand reliquaire à paperolles – Sainte Face du Christ et reliques de Terre sainte – XIXe siècle Important reliquaire ( 56 cm ) presenting a remarkable composition of paper cutouts in gold, relics and pilgrimage souvenirs, organized around a representation of the Holy Face of Christ. At the center, a relief representation of the Holy Face of Jesus Christ, evoking the Veil of Veronica, is surrounded by a radiant glory, small silver ornaments, and floral motifs. The whole is distinguished by the richness and finesse of its decor: delicate rolled paper-cut figures arranged in scrolls, radiating motifs, stars, gilded flowers and small brilliant elements, symmetrically placed on a black velvet background. An oval crown of relics, accompanied by their original identification labels, surrounds the central composition. Relics and sacred memories identified: - From the Holy Cradle of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Ex S. Præsepio D. N. Jesu Christi). - From the cave of the Annunciation, in Nazareth. - From the Tree of the Virgin Mary in Egypt. - Flowers of the Holy Land laid on the Holy Sepulchre. - Of the Paschal candle (De Cereus Paschali). - Dust from the Holy House of Loreto. - From the linen of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Lendendoek van O. H. J. C.). - From the swaddling clothes of the Child Jesus. - From the clothing of the Virgin Mary. - From the tomb of Saint Cecilia. - From the Mount of Olives, in Jerusalem. - From the cave of Milk, in Bethlehem. - From the tomb of the Holy Innocents. Several inscriptions are written in Latin, French and Dutch, bearing witness to a tradition of devotion and pilgrimage particularly developed in the former Catholic Netherlands. An old label kept on the reverse, entitled Het H. Aanschijn (“The Holy Face”), accompanies the piece. It includes a religious text in Dutch and a historical reference dated 5 November 1649. The reliquary is presented in its imposing oval frame of blackened wood, closed by a glass. The back preserves its ancient wooden panel and its suspension device. Era: 19th century Probable origin: Belgium or the former Southern Netherlands. Fine overall condition, with patina and signs of age. Wears and small losses visible on the back. Richly preserved interior composition. Photos are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. They allow you to appreciate its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment. The item will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery. Happy bidding In accordance with canonical law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as a sacred art object. The relics it contains are not the subject of the transaction, but are included gratuitously for their historical and cultural value.

Schätzpreis:1.500€

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