Chalice ca. 1230–50 German This chalice is one of an ensemble containing some of the elements needed for the celebration of the Eucharist: the paten for the bread (acc. no. ), the chalice to hold the wine, and, exceptionally, a straw to sip the wine (acc. no. ). The decoration of this chalice juxtaposes scenes from the life of Christ with those of Old Testament events that were considered to prefigure the New. The twelve apostles encircle the bowl of the chalice. The representation of Saint Trudpert on the paten indicates that the ensemble was made for the monastery dedicated
Chalice ca. 1230–50 German This chalice is one of an ensemble containing some of the elements needed for the celebration of the Eucharist: the paten for the bread (acc. no. ), the chalice to hold the wine, and, exceptionally, a straw to sip the wine (acc. no. ). The decoration of this chalice juxtaposes scenes from the life of Christ with those of Old Testament events that were considered to prefigure the New. The twelve apostles encircle the bowl of the chalice. The representation of Saint Trudpert on the paten indicates that the ensemble was made for the monastery dedicated to him near Freiburg im Breisgau, where he was martyred. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #55. Chalice Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Chalice. German. ca. 1230–50. Silver, gilded silver, niello, and jewels. Made in probably Freiburg im Breisgau, Upper Rhineland, Germany. Metalwork-Silver
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