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Source Description
The stem and cup of this chalice were probably made in Germany ca. 1500 and are later than the base, which has been attributed to Bohemia or Austria and dated ca. 1400. The enamels contain an image of the apostle Andrew (holding the X-shaped cross on which he died), to whom the church where the chalice was used was probably dedicated. Around it are the Annunciation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension (with Christ disappearing in the clouds). The last scene shows St. Martin (316-97), bishop of Tours (France), celebrating mass as divine flames descend upon an altar with a chalice upon it.
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Document identity
localId
15369
label
Chalice with Saints and Scenes from the Life of Christ
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obj
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object
citationUrl
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2
Source metadata
id
15369
sourceUrl
contentType
object
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normalized
title
Chalice with Saints and Scenes from the Life of Christ
description
The stem and cup of this chalice were probably made in Germany ca. 1500 and are later than the base, which has been attributed to Bohemia or Austria and dated ca. 1400. The enamels contain an image of the apostle Andrew (holding the X-shaped cross on which he died), to whom the church where the chalice was used was probably dedicated. Around it are the Annunciation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension (with Christ disappearing in the clouds). The last scene shows St. Martin (316-97), bishop of Tours (France), celebrating mass as divine flames descend upon an altar with a chalice upon it.
provenance
Raoul Heilbronner, Paris [date of acquisition unknown], by purchase; Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1913, by purchase; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
late 14th century (Medieval)
citationUrl
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
genreSpecific
Enamels
chalices
imageCount
2
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2
source
import
dimensions
units
cm
width
18.5
height
13
dimensionsRaw
7 5/16 x 5 1/8 in. (18.5 x 13 cm)
Source extras
cul
Austrian
style
Gothic
med
silver-gilt and translucent enamels
creator_ids
6211
collection_ids
MED
exhibition_ids
1957
2064
2289
Page inventory
seq
1
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photo
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44ab4a3a1263a92c
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no
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no
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2
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photo
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15bad53da195c67c
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no
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no