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| Keywords: German - Chalice with Saints and Scenes from the Life of Christ - Walters 44116.jpg The stem and cup of this chalice were probably made in Germany ca 1500 and are later than the base which has been attributed to Bohemia or Austria and dated ca 1400 The enamels contain an image of the apostle Andrew holding the X-shaped cross on which he died to whom the church where the chalice was used was probably dedicated Around it are the Annunciation Crucifixion Resurrection and Ascension with Christ disappearing in the clouds The last scene shows St Martin 316-97 bishop of Tours France celebrating mass as divine flames descend upon an altar with a chalice upon it late Other date century 14 Medieval silver-gilt and translucent enamels cm 18 5 13 accession number 44 116 15369 Raoul Heilbronner Paris date of acquisition unknown by purchase Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1913 The International Style The Arts in Europe Around 1400 The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1962 Illuminated Manuscripts Masterpieces in Miniature The Walters Art Gallery Baltimore 1984-1985 Realms of Faith Medieval and Byzantine Art from the Walters Art Museum Museum of Biblical Art New York; Colby College Museum of Art Waterville; Joslyn Art Museum Omaha 2008-2009 place of origin Bohemia Walters Art Museum license Medieval metalwork in the Walters Art Museum Chalices German art in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
