Treasury II

The second treasury presents liturgical objects and garments used in Christian worship. Because of the sensitivity of the materials, the installation is changed at regular intervals.

Goldwork used in Christian worship is usually divided into two basic groups. The first includes the holy vessels that come in to direct contact with the transformed gifts, that is, the wine and the hosts - cups, patens, ciboria and monstrances. The second group consists of objects that are rather more practical, including for example, decanters for water and wine, censers and candlesticks.

One of the oldest liturgical objects is the chalice. Its use refers directly to the Last Supper and has been documented since the very beginning of Christian worship.

Liturgical textiles also have symbolic significance. The priest's outer garment is made of more valuable, often richly decorated fabrics, and points to Christ, his divine origin, and the dignity of the priesthood. The linen or hemp church linen resembles Christ's burial robes and the fragility of the human body toward death.

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Now we can go back to the Old Dining Room and from here to the Picture Gallery.