Object details
Accession number
C18e121
Primary Creator
Spanish
Full title
Cross
Creation Date
late 16th century-mid 17th century
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Dimensions
13.7 x 9 x 1.1 cm (5 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 7/16 in.)
Display Media
Crystal and metal with ribbon
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner was a devout Anglo-Catholic who delighted in the ceremonial objects of her faith. She collected religious textiles, Communion vessels, and a wide variety of crosses for display in her museum. A touchstone of her spiritual beliefs, this elegantly beveled crystal cross was designed as if to contain a holy relic. Gardner collected many reliquaries and relics, including a shard of what she believed was a piece of the cross upon which Christ was crucified.
Permanent Gallery Location
Little Salon
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