Monstrance 1631

Johannes de Nusco's *Monstrance*, crafted in 1631, is a stunning example of Baroque religious art. The silver-gilt piece features an ornate base with a central column adorned with three angels. Above, a radiant sunburst frame surrounds the monstrance, a vessel used to display the consecrated host during Catholic Mass. This piece, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, beautifully reflects the grandeur and devotional spirit of the Baroque period through its intricate details and symbolic imagery.