The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of April 23, 2024
Chalice Veil with Monogram of Christ
1500s
Overall: 52.1 x 53.3 cm (20 1/2 x 21 in.)
Gift of J. H. Wade 1920.1156
Location: not on view
Did You Know?
The monogram for Christ derives from the first three letters in his name in Greek – ΙΗΣΟΥΣ. The Greek letter Σ (sigma) is written as an “S” in English.Description
This piece has been identified as a veil used to cover the chalice that holds the wine until the moment of communion in a Catholic Mass. The central monogram (IHS) abbreviates the name of Christ in Greek, surrounded by a circle of rays that indicate a holy symbol. The technique is of needle lace, knotted in an irregular pattern (mezza mandolina) and darned in two directions.- Ida Schiff CollectionJ.H. Wade1920-The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
- Ricci, Elisa. Old Italian Lace. 1913. p. 38-39; no.99Levey, Santina M. Lace: A History. [London]: Victoria & Albert Museum, 2004. p. 18-19
- Renaissance lace rotation. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (November 1, 2012-December 9, 2013).
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