Reliquary bust of one of Saint Ursula’s virgins
According to legend, the Christian princess Ursula and her retinue of 11,000 virginal handmaidens were murdered near Cologne by Huns. Their numerous relics were preserved in the basilica of St Ursula and other churches in Cologne, particularly in wooden reliquary busts such as this. The victim’s relics could be seen by the faithful through the opening in the bust.
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Reliquary bust of one of Saint Ursula’s virgins
According to legend, the Christian princess Ursula and her retinue of 11,000 virginal handmaidens were murdered near Cologne by Huns. Their numerous relics were preserved in the basilica of St Ursula and other churches in Cologne, particularly in wooden reliquary busts such as this. The victim’s relics could be seen by the faithful through the opening in the bust.
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According to legend, the Chris ...... rough the opening in the bust.
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De legende wil dat de christel ...... ken voor de gelovigen te zien.
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BK-NM-11666
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Rijksmuseum
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Reliekbuste van een van Sint-Ursula’s maagden
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Reliquary bust of one of Saint Ursula’s virgins
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created
c. 1325 - c. 1349
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ca. 1325 - ca. 1349
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height 26.6 cm
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hoogte 26,6 cm
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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second quarter 14th century
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tweede kwart 14e eeuw
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