Monstrance with a Relic of Saint Sebastian
1484
Maker Unknown
Medieval Art
Monstrance with a Relic of Saint Sebastian, 1484. Germany, Lower Saxony, Brunswick, Gothic period, 15th century. Gilded silver, rock crystal; overall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Julius F. Goldschmidt, Z. M. Hackenbroch, and J. Rosenbaum in memory of the Exhibition of the Guelph Treasure held in the Cleveland Museum of Art from 10 January to 1 February 1931 1931.65 In the Middle Ages, people suffering from diseases might make a journey, or pilgrimage, to venerate relics such as this one. The faithful believed that the remains of saints and holy people like Saint Sebastian could help those seeking aid such as relief from the plague.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Metalwork
- Formatted Medium
- gilded silver, rock crystal
- Dimensions
- Overall: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)
- Departments
- Medieval Art
- Accession Number
- 1931.65
- Credit Line
- Gift of Julius F. Goldschmidt, Z. M. Hackenbroch, and J. Rosenbaum in memory of the Exhibition of the Guelph Treasure held in the Cleveland Museum of Art from 10 January to 1 February 1931
- Exhibitions
- The Twentieth Anniversary Exhibition: The Official Art Exhibit of the Great Lakes Exposition, The Silver Jubilee Exhibition, Juxtapositions, All That Glitters: Great Silver Vessels in Cleveland's Collection
- Rights Statement
- CC0
- Museum Location
- 106C Medieval Treasury
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