Tabernacle of the Sacrament, Settignano's Tabernacle of the Sacrament showcases candle-bearing angels on either side along with two images of Christ at the top and bottom. At the highest point of the tabernacle stands the Christ child, nude, with his hand raised in a gesture of blessing. Below, two women stand on either side of Christ, the iconography suggests the relief is either from the Deposition from the Cross or depicts the Man of Sorrows. Within the ciborio or canopy, Settignano has crafted an incredible of an open hallway including two niches and a domed ceiling. Another relief within the ceiling showcases another divine figure, either Christ risen or God the father. The entire altarpiece is adorned by angels, decorative figures, and filigree. Image shows a detail of the ciborio.
- Contini-Volterra Photographic Archive | Sculpture (SCUL) | Tabernacle of the Sacrament, Settignano's Tabernacle of the Sacrament showcases candle-bearing angels on either side along with two images of Christ at the top and bottom. At the highest point of the tabernacle stands the Christ child, nude, with his hand raised in a gesture of blessing. Below, two women stand on either side of Christ, the iconography suggests the relief is either from the Deposition from the Cross or depicts the Man of Sorrows. Within the ciborio or canopy, Settignano has crafted an incredible of an open hallway including two niches and a domed ceiling. Another relief within the ceiling showcases another divine figure, either Christ risen or God the father. The entire altarpiece is adorned by angels, decorative figures, and filigree. Image shows a detail of the ciborio., c. 1461
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