Sitemap The Hidden Symbolism of The Chalice in Western painting
 
 
In Byzantine, Gothic and Early Renaissance paintings are rich in philosophical and Christian symbolism regarding the chalice.

The Chalice is symbolic of the Consecration. "You shall consecrate yourselves therefore and be holy, for I am the Lord your God" (Leviticus 20:7).


In the Carolingian, Byzantine and Gothic art periods a person depicted holding a chalice signifies that they are set apart from evil, have turned to the Lord, and are Gods servant.



The Chalice points to the centrality of the Lord’s Last Supper.
The Chalice symbolizes the Holy Communion and the blood shed by Jesus on the cross.

 
   
 

 

 

 

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