The Veneration of the Eucharist, In this painting, a woman, possibly the personification of the Catholic Church, is seated on a lion. She holds in her hands the monstrance with the sacred host inside. The Holy Spirit flies overhead in the form of a dove. Below her is the Christ child who holds the sacred heart and a wooden cross. Surrounding the woman and the Christ child are various saints, including Saints Peter, Paul, Catherine, Rosalie, Sebastian, Augustine, Jerome, Gregory and Ambrose. Each saint is depicted with his or her attribute. A skull lies on the ground in front of the Christ child, representing Christ's triumph over death., 1630-1635

 Item — Box: 267
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s36-i1459

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The Veneration of the Eucharist, In this painting, a woman, possibly the personification of the Catholic Church, is seated on a lion. She holds in her hands the monstrance with the sacred host inside. The Holy Spirit flies overhead in the form of a dove. Below her is the Christ child who holds the sacred heart and a wooden cross. Surrounding the woman and the Christ child are various saints, including Saints Peter, Paul, Catherine, Rosalie, Sebastian, Augustine, Jerome, Gregory and Ambrose. Each saint is depicted with his or her attribute. A skull lies on the ground in front of the Christ child, representing Christ's triumph over death.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FLEM.1390; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: 1630-1635

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: doves; religious art; Jesus Christ; Holy Spirit; croziers; saints; bishops; lilies; crosses; eucharist; monstrances; lions; sacred heart; skulls; School: Flemish; Style period: Mannerism-Baroque; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 9.3; Image width (in.): 7.5in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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