Monstrance - Reliquary (relics And Portraits Of Saints And Martyrs), In Blackened Wood, 17th Century

Great Monstrance - Reliquary; the multi-level rectangular frame in blackened pine wood, accented by gilded moldings (irregular moldings). In the middle of the frame, embedded under a plate of blown glass is a small oval portrait of a Saint who holds a branch of Martyr's laurel in one hand, surrounded by a montage of trimmings, glass beads (work of Sisters). Four niches showing relics of Saints or Martyrs (Ex ossibus: S.Justa M.,S.Flora M.,S. Candida M.,S.Casiani Epis.?) on each side. Top and bottom and also left and right: small portrait, painted on wood: an anonymous Saint? , Saint Laurent and another anonymous Saint?. Impressive religious work, Austria or South Germany. Used condition (small losses).