Ciborie gedecoreerd met het laatste avondmaal en putti 1738 - 1749

This 18th-century engraving by Gabriel Huquier is a detailed design for a ciborium, a vessel used in Catholic rituals to hold the consecrated bread. The intricately decorated piece features a central scene depicting the Last Supper, surrounded by cherubic figures. This design showcases the Rococo style, prevalent in France during the period, with its emphasis on elaborate ornamentation and graceful curves. Huquier, a prominent French designer, produced numerous engravings for liturgical objects, demonstrating the decorative arts' importance in religious practice. The artwork provides insight into the craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the era, highlighting the decorative and symbolic significance of religious objects in 18th-century France.