The Siena relic of St John the Baptist’s right arm
Danica Popović
The paper takes a systematic approach to the hitherto unpublished relic of St John Baptist?s right arm which is kept in cache Siena cathedral. It includes available historical information about relic?s journey from Serbia until its arrival (1464) and circumstances it came into possession pope Pius II. provides detailed description both reliquary, an exquisite piece medieval goldsmithing filigree work with few direct analogies. Particular attention devoted inscription on reliquary lid: ?Right Forerunner, cover me, Sava Serbian archbishop.? Based inscription, identified as one founding objects treasury monastery Zica (the cathedral coronation church) was gradually built up first decades thirteenth century through effort Serbia. Discussed context this topic are also ?veil? ?cushion?, luxurious textiles brought Siena.
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