Reliquary Shrine of Saint Barbara

Louis Marcy (Luigi Parmeggiani)

ca. 1880–1900 (14th–15th century style) · Silver, Silver-gilt · The Cloisters

This tower reliquary in the form of a Gothic church incorporates architectural styles of different periods. For this reason, and because it is not possible to access the relic inside, the shrine is thought to be a modern fabrication.

Artist

Louis Marcy (Luigi Parmeggiani)

Date

ca. 1880–1900 (14th–15th century style)

Medium

Silver, Silver-gilt

Culture

European

Department

The Cloisters

Credit line

The Cloisters Collection, 1955