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The Baptism of #SaintEustace, 1578, engraved by #DianaScultori (Italian, before 1530-after 1588) after Federico Zuccaro. Private collection? Source, onlineonly.christies.com/s/old-master... #artherstory #womenartists #FeastofStEustace #StEustace
An etching depicting a bearded cleric pouring water from a small basin or pitcher, over a man who kneels on the ground before him. Opposite the man is a woman, also kneeling, with her arms crossed over her breast. Between them are two naked toddlers. On either side are two boys or young men in robes, presumably helping the cleric. The boy at left holds a jar with both hands. The boy at right holds a book open, with the pages facing out.
September 20, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Reliquary head of St Eustace.

About 1180-1200 Basle, Switzerland Sycamore, silver-gilt, amethyst, carnelian, rock-crystal, chalcedony, pearl, glass.

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Reliquary head of St Eustace - Silver gilt cover This reliquary was made for the cathedral treasury at Basle, Switzerland where it was thought to contain relics of the head of St Eustace. When it was opened, however, it contained the relics of various saints as well as nine unlabelled skull fragments. The reliquary has two parts: a wooden core that holds the relics, and a silver-gilt cover decorated with recycled Roman glass and gems. This use of Roman materials reveals the value placed on the classical past by medieval goldsmiths and their patrons. Reliquary head of St Eustace - wooden This reliquary was made for the cathedral treasury at Basle, Switzerland where it was thought to contain relics of the head of St Eustace. When it was opened, however, it contained the relics of various saints as well as nine unlabelled skull fragments. The reliquary has two parts: a wooden core that holds the relics, and a silver-gilt cover decorated with recycled Roman glass and gems. This use of Roman materials reveals the value placed on the classical past by medieval goldsmiths and their patrons.
June 3, 2025 at 12:56 AM