Ciborium

Nicolaus Ranucius (Ranierius) and His Sons, Johannes and Guittone

ca. 1150 · Marble (Lunense) from Carrera with hardstone and gold glass inlay · Medieval Art

A ciborium (altar canopy) sheltered and added focus to the high altar of a church. Here the simple but graceful architectural forms are enhanced with colorful mosaic and gold glass inlays. The Ranucius family of marble workers created this and other works for churches north of Rome.

Artist

Nicolaus Ranucius (Ranierius) and His Sons, Johannes and Guittone

Date

ca. 1150

Medium

Marble (Lunense) from Carrera with hardstone and gold glass inlay

Culture

Italian

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1909