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Central Altar canon

Antonio Vendetti1751 - 1752

Museu de São Roque

Museu de São Roque
Lisboa, Portugal

Central altar canon, which is part of a set of three - Gospel altar canon and Epistle altar canon. The central one, shows the architrave supported by pilasters, at the centre of which an elliptic shaped medallion can be seen, with a depiction of the institution of the Eucharist, surrounded by allegories of the theological virtues (Faith, Hope and Charity). Over the pilasters, symbols of the Papacy and the Church stand out. On the stems, the figurations of Melquisedeque and of Abraham emerge. The base has lateral supports decorated with angels, which equally support the Portuguese Royal Coat of Arms, at the centre.

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  • Title: Central Altar canon
  • Creator Lifespan: 1699 - 1796
  • Creator Nationality: Italian
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Creator Death Place: Rome
  • Creator Birth Place: Cottanello
  • Date: 1751 - 1752
  • Physical Dimensions: w53 x h49 x d9,5 cm
  • Provenance: Museu de São Roque/Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
  • Type: Metalwork
  • Rights: Museu de São Roque/Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
  • External Link: Museu de São Roque/Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
  • Medium: White and gilt silver
  • Silversmith: Antonio Vendetti
  • Manufactured: Rome, Italy
  • Function: It is due to the action of Saint Charles Borromeo to implement the Liturgical reforms after the Council of Trent that the Altar Canons were introduced for the first time in the celebration of the Latin Mass. Initially there was only one, containing the Roman Canon, a compulsory recitation in all masses, as well as the texts of "Credo", "Munda cor", "Supplices Te rogamos" and "Placeat tibi" - mandatory in all the Eucharistic celebrations.
Museu de São Roque

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