Lunula from a monstrance

anonymous, c. 1360 - c. 1383

A lunula is a container for the sacred host, a wafer of bread that, according to Roman Catholic doctrine, is transformed into the body of Christ during Mass. Here two angels kneel to worship the Host (now missing). As occurs in the Mass itself, the angels are swinging incense-burners that disperse sweet-smelling smoke.

  • Artwork typelunette
  • Object numberBK-NM-598
  • Dimensionsheight 7.2 cm x diameter 11.5 cm x weight 330 g
  • Physical characteristicsverguld zilver

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Lunula from a monstrance

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-598

  • Description

    Lunula uit een monstrans van verguld zilver, bevestigd op een ronde plaat tussen twee knielende engelenfiguren met wierookvaten.

Creation

  • Creation

    silversmith: anonymous, Northern Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1360 - c. 1383

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    verguld zilver

  • Dimensions

    height 7.2 cm x diameter 11.5 cm x weight 330 g

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Acquisition and rights

Documentation

    • Documentatiemap.
    • Mariët Westermann, 'What's on at the new Rijks', Nederlands Kunsthistorisch Jaarboek (2015), p. 31, afb. 6.

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