Today I thought we'd do something very simple and take a quick look at a few examples of antique silver statuary. Silver statuary is, of course, rather rare by comparison with other sorts of sculpture, typically made of stone, wood or (regrettably) plaster, and the best examples are noteworthy for their beauty, often accompanied by stonework, gilding and/or decorative engraving. They also have the benefit of reflecting light and shadow in a way that other types of sculpture cannot, and as such they add a particular ornamentality to a liturgical space.
I'm not going to dwell in detail on these particular pieces; instead my purpose is to simply show them for your enjoyment and -- I hope -- edification. I do hope you'll find them of some interest, just as I do.
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| Chiesa di Santo Spirito, Maggiora, Piedmont, Italy |
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| St. Ambrose, Duomo of Milan |
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| S. Peregrine, Umag, Croatia |
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| St. Ignatius, Gesu, Rome. |
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| St. Lawrence, Duomo of Alba |
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| S. Valentino, 18th cent. |
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| S. Sabino, Duomo di Bari |
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| Blessed Virgin Mary, Naples, 1703. |
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| Immaculate Conception, 19th cent. |
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