Design for Monstrance, Graphite on cream paper, The foot consists of a pedestal showing the animals of the Evangelists, and a cherub over an inscription 'EVANGELUS.' A capital stands on the pedestal, beside the foot of which two angels sit, holding three nails and the Sudarium, respectively. The shaft consists of a balaster, around part of which is wound a vine garland. Two flying angels, on top, hold the cloud glory which with cherubim surrounds the circular frame of the receptacle, which shows a row of stars. God the father stands in the top center.

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Size: 3229px × 8598px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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