Shrine of Saint Gertrude of Nivelles

commissioned by the abbey from Colay de Douay and Jaquemon de Nivelle, goldsmiths, in 1272; completed by 1296

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Fragmentary Figure of Saint
Gertrude (detatched from middle of side of shrine)


Detail
of Saint Gertrude


End of Shrine: Virgin and Child with Angels


Other end, detail: Christ in Majesty


Lid: scenes from Life
of Saint Gertrude


Lid: scenes from Life
of Saint Gertrude

References: Schatz aus den Trümmern, ed. H. Westermann-Angerhausen, Cologne, 1995


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