Reliekhouder met de Arma Christi 1714

This 1714 engraving by Maximilian Joseph Limpach, titled "Reliekhouder met de Arma Christi," is a detailed design for a reliquary. It depicts an elaborate Baroque frame with intricate details and flourishes, including two angels holding spears and a central space for displaying the relics. The overall composition is symmetrical and balanced, typical of the Baroque style, and would have been intended to impress viewers with its grandeur and devotional significance. This design, like others by Limpach, showcases his expertise in architectural and decorative arts and his ability to capture the grandeur of the Baroque era.