Kielich z kościoła Bożego Ciała w Elblągu
Chalice from the Corpus Christi Church in Elbląg
Author(s): Michał F. WoźniakSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Fine Arts / Performing Arts, History of Church(es), Middle Ages, History of Art
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne Diecezji Elbląskiej w Elblągu
Keywords: Royal Prussia; Elbląg; goldsmithery; dislocated art monuments
Summary/Abstract: The chalice from the Corpus Christi hospital church in Elbląg is one of the most outstanding works of goldsmithing in the area of former Royal Prussia. On the basis of the goldsmith’s mark - which was still rare at the time - it is associated with the person of Dionisius Freymann, a goldsmith active in Elbląg since 1508. The chalice is distinguished by its meticulous workmanship, its high technical quality, but also by its high-class composition of form, using various means of artistic expression. It occupies a position of distinction in the entire abundant output of Prussian goldsmiths of the time. After 1945 it was thought to have been lost, donated to the Primate of Poland, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński, after 1967 and given by him in 1970 to the Treasury of Gniezno Cathedral.
Journal: Studia Elbląskie
- Issue Year: 2022
- Issue No: 23
- Page Range: 9-35
- Page Count: 27
- Language: Polish
