Reliquary Shrine, Attributed to Jean de Touyl, ca. 1325–50

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Reliquary Shrine, ca. 1325–50, Made in Paris, France, French, Gilt-silver, translucent enamel, paint, open: 10 × 16 × 3 5/8 in. ( × × cm), Enamels-Translucent, Attributed to Jean de Touyl (French, died 1349/50), This sumptuous reliquary sets the Virgin and Child, accompanied by angels, within an elaborate architectural shrine. The arches, vaults, and sculptural decorations are of gilded silver; translucent enamel panels on the wings depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin and the Infancy of Christ evoke stained-glass windows

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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