Calice Collection

Gold chalice with embossed and filigree decoration, set with diamonds and painted miniatures, Moscow, 1789
BAL50988 Gold chalice with embossed and filigree decoration, set with diamonds and painted miniatures, Moscow, 1789; Kremlin Museums, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Russian School, 18th century).

Swiss burger woman from the mid 16th century, holding a chalice. From a coloured pen and ink drawing
FLO4644196 Swiss burger woman from the mid 16th century, holding a chalice. From a coloured pen and ink drawing, probably for a stainless-glass coat of arms

Elevation of the Host - Elevation of the Sacred Host. Page on " Gospels of Paris to use of Charles
CUL4868252 Elevation of the Host - Elevation of the Sacred Host. Page on " Gospels of Paris to use of Charles, Duke of Angouleme." Early 16th century. English School

Representation of Saint Apolline of Alexandria and Saint Lucia View of the Tramezzo between the altar side church
QUA5033243 Representation of Saint Apolline of Alexandria and Saint Lucia View of the Tramezzo between the altar side church and the choir of the convent by Bernardino Luini (1481-1532)

Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral
7134896 Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux Notre-Dame-of-Good News Chapel late 16th century)

The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604)
CUL4868362 The Mass of St. Gregoire I, called the Grand Book of Hours. 15th c. (18 x 13 cm). Gregory I The Great, Saint (540-604). Pope of the Catholic Church (590-604). Fol. 152v

Elevation of the Host - Elevation of the Sacred Host. Illustration on " Gospels of Paris to use of Charles
CUL4868216 Elevation of the Host - Elevation of the Sacred Host. Illustration on " Gospels of Paris to use of Charles, Duke of Angouleme." Early 16th century. English School

Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral
7134898 Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle Chapel, Notre Dame de Bayeux Cathedral; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux Notre-Dame-of-Good News Chapel late 16th century)

Covered chalice and Footed cup (light blue glass with golden leaf and enamel)
5973952 Covered chalice and Footed cup (light blue glass with golden leaf and enamel) by Venetian School, (16th century); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

Gallant scene: two couples talking. Page of a manuscript in French of the "Decameron"by Giovanni Boccaccio
JLJ4602020 Gallant scene: two couples talking. Page of a manuscript in French of the " Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio dit Jean Boccace (1313-1375), Italian writer

Two Angels adoring the Eucharist Chalice, bas-relief, lunette, late XV century (polychrome glazed terracotta)
6366124 Two Angels adoring the Eucharist Chalice, bas-relief, lunette, late XV century (polychrome glazed terracotta) by Della Robbia, Andrea (1435-1525/28); Santa Croce, Florence

Detail of chalice in coral, silver filigree and gilded copper
6166403 Detail of chalice in coral, silver filigree and gilded copper by Iacono, Francesco (18th century); Diocesan Museum, Duomo Monreale, Sicily

Covered chalice (light blue glass with golden leaf and enamel)
5973954 Covered chalice (light blue glass with golden leaf and enamel) by Venetian School, (16th century); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Venetian workshop)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Calice; Chalice; Kelch (engraving)
7195131 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Calice; Chalice; Kelch (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calice; Chalice; Kelch)

Chalice, from the Tomb of Bernardini di Palestrina (ivory)
704083 Chalice, from the Tomb of Bernardini di Palestrina (ivory) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Etrusco, Villa Giulia, Rome, Lazio, Italy; out of copyright

A Chalice with the Eucharist in a cartouche decorated with flowers and fruit, c
NUL116840 A Chalice with the Eucharist in a cartouche decorated with flowers and fruit, c.1664 (oil on canvas) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); 62.4x49 cm; Private Collection; Flemish

Attic red figure calyx krater depicting Hercules wearing a laurel wreath with Athena
XIR155951 Attic red figure calyx krater depicting Hercules wearing a laurel wreath with Athena and other Greek heroes, c.450 BC (pottery) by Niobid Painter (c.475-450 BC); height: 54 cm; Louvre

Chalice with jewels and an inscription on the border
FTB61010 Chalice with jewels and an inscription on the border by Byzantine; Treasury of San Marco, Venice, Italy; out of copyright

Chalice (quartz, enamel & gilded silver)
XIR61009 Chalice (quartz, enamel & gilded silver) by Byzantine, (11th Century); Treasury of San Marco, Venice, Italy; out of copyright

Chalice and paten (gold)
XIR182971 Chalice and paten (gold) by French School, (16th century); Church of St. Quiriace, Provins, France; (add.info.: plate for holding the bread during the Eucharist; ); French, out of copyright

Christ Blessing Bread
BH26903 Christ Blessing Bread by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Chalice and Eucharist Plate, belonging to the Abbot Pelage end 12th beginning 13th
XIR156986 Chalice and Eucharist Plate, belonging to the Abbot Pelage end 12th beginning 13th century (silver) (b/w photo) by Spanish School; Louvre, Paris

Tristan and Isolde, 1912 (tempera on canvas)
EDB50694 Tristan and Isolde, 1912 (tempera on canvas) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); City of Edinburgh Museums and Art Galleries, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

The Ardagh Chalice, Reerasta, County Limerick, early 8th century
XBP228699 The Ardagh Chalice, Reerasta, County Limerick, early 8th century (silver with silver gilding, enamel, brass and bronze) ( by Celtic, (8th century); National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

A Meeting of the Conference on the Eastern Question at the Admiralty Palace (Ters-Haneh) Constantinople (engraving)
1059704 A Meeting of the Conference on the Eastern Question at the Admiralty Palace (Ters-Haneh) Constantinople (engraving) by English School

Chalice, Russian, 1677 (gold and enamel)
BOO74370 Chalice, Russian, 1677 (gold and enamel) by Russian School (17th century); height: 29 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Allegory of Faith - Painting by Johannes Vermeer (Vermeer de Delft) (1632-1675)
XEE5033349 Allegory of Faith - Painting by Johannes Vermeer (Vermeer de Delft) (1632-1675), Oil on canvas, 1670-1674, 114, 3x88, 9 cm

Saint John the Evangelist Painting by Mathias Stomer (Matthias Stom) (1600-1650)
JLJ4598253 Saint John the Evangelist Painting by Mathias Stomer (Matthias Stom) (1600-1650), 17th century Sun 1, 1x1, 3 m Rennes, Musee des Beaux Arts - Saint John the Evangelist

St. Martins Messe. Painting of the Castilian School (oil on wood)
AIS5386254 St. Martins Messe. Painting of the Castilian School (oil on wood) by Spanish School, (15th century); Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao, Spain; eIberfoto; Spanish, out of copyright

Catholic church. Eucharist celebration. Chalice. Annecy. France

St. John the Evangelist Drinking from the Poisoned Chalice (tempera on panel)
XJL180961 St. John the Evangelist Drinking from the Poisoned Chalice (tempera on panel) by Martorell, Bernardo (fl.1427-52); Musee Rolin, Autun

Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris) close-up of flowers with inflated calices, Ivinghoe Beacon, Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, England, June

European Ambassadors in Constantinople, 1896
Photograph of the ambassadors of the leading European powers, photographed in the garden of the Austrian Embassy, Constantinople (now Istanbul), 1896. Those pictured are (from left to right) P

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The calice, a symbol of divine grace and spiritual significance, has been depicted in various forms throughout history. From the intricate engravings on a covered chalice to the delicate light blue glass adorned with golden leaf and enamel, each piece tells its own unique story. In one gallant scene captured within the pages of a French manuscript from the 15th century, two couples engage in lively conversation while holding their footed cups. The exquisite illuminations by the Master of Mansel bring to life Giovanni Boccaccio's renowned work, "Decameron. " Moving forward through time, we encounter a bas-relief lunette depicting two angels adoring an Eucharist Chalice. Crafted from polychrome glazed terracotta during the late 15th century, this artwork showcases not only religious devotion but also artistic mastery. A detail that catches our eye is a chalice made with coral, silver filigree, and gilded copper. This combination of materials creates an enchanting visual effect that adds depth and richness to this sacred vessel. Le Vocabulaire Illustre engraving further expands our understanding of the calice across different languages - Calice; Chalice; Kelch - all representing this cherished object used in religious ceremonies worldwide. Stepping into another era brings us face to face with an ivory chalice discovered within Bernardini di Palestrina's tomb. Its intricate carvings tell tales of ancient civilizations and their reverence for this sacred artifact. Another captivating depiction presents itself as we observe a cartouche decorated with flowers and fruit encasing a chalice containing the Eucharist. This representation emphasizes nature's beauty intertwined with spiritual nourishment. Traveling back even further in time reveals an Attic red figure calyx krater showcasing Hercules wearing a laurel wreath alongside Athena. This portrayal reminds us that even mythological figures recognized the importance of such vessels in rituals and celebrations.