Chalice

Brother Bertinus

1222 · Silver and silver gilt · The Cloisters

The inscription around its base indicates that this chalice was made by Brother Bertinus in 1222. It is not known, however, where this accomplished goldsmith worked. The imaginary beasts swirling around the knop and the balanced proportions of the large round bowl and splayed foot typify North European style of the early thirteenth century.

Artist

Brother Bertinus

Date

1222

Medium

Silver and silver gilt

Culture

Northern European

Department

The Cloisters

Credit line

The Cloisters Collection, 1947