Silver and gilded Monstrance, 1705, by Johannes Zeckel (active 1691-1728); Augsburg, Germany, A monstrance displayed the Sacred Host the consecrated bread which in Catholic belief is the body of Christ. The word comes from the Latin monstrare, to show. This example embodies Counter Reformation theology. In the centre is the Last Supper with the disciples seated at the table. Christ himself is represented only when the Host is placed inside the window. The rays of the sun represent his radiance. The corn and grapes on either side refer to the bread and wine of the Mass, which become his body an
Silver and gilded Monstrance, 1705, by Johannes Zeckel (active 1691-1728); Augsburg, Germany, A monstrance displayed the Sacred Host the consecrated bread which in Catholic belief is the body of Christ. The word comes from the Latin monstrare, to show. This example embodies Counter Reformation theology. In the centre is the Last Supper with the disciples seated at the table. Christ himself is represented only when the Host is placed inside the window. The rays of the sun represent his radiance. The corn and grapes on either side refer to the bread and wine of the Mass, which become his body and blood.
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