Monstrance (1600/1700) by Piedmontese artistSantuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
The monstrances of Oropa's Treasure
Oropa’s Treasure Museum houses the gold and jewellery from centuries of coronations, religious vestments, ex votos and historical documents pertaining to the Sanctuary. Among the works of art of significant importance, the monstrances are remarkable
Monstrance made from a mirror donated by the Turks to a Prince of Savoy
At the base, the figures of the Fortress and Chastity resting on a lion and a unicorn
Monstrance (1600/1700) by Maurizio SacchettiSantuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Monstrance donated in 1700 by the Madame Royale Maria Giovanna Battista of Savoy-Nemours, mother of King Vittorio Amedeo II, decorated with almost 800 precious stones
Acquasantirea (1700/1770) by Silversmith of Piedmont (?)Santuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Other precious works of art
In Oropa's treasure there
are other precious objects including crosses and bishops’ rings, votive hearts,
chalices, some of which were donated by the House of Savoy
Filigree silver stoup dating from the 18th c
Flamed Heart (1820) by Goldsmithing of PiedmontSantuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Votive heart in gold leaf and 188 diamonds to write the monogram C. F. M. C. Donated by Duke Carlo Felice of Savoy and his wife Maria Cristina of Bourbon during their visit in August 1820
Flamed Heart (1837) by Manufacture of PiedmonteSantuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Votive heart in gold and silver with 70 diamonds Donated by Queen Maria Cristina of Savoy
heart pendant (1880/1899) by Manufacture of PiedmonteSantuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Votive heart in gold and diamonds donated by Queen Margherita of Savoy
Chalice (1570/1620) by Silversmith of ItalySantuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Chalice
Episcopal ring (1900) by Goldsmith of PiedmontSantuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Episcopal ring. The amethyst is carved with a picture of the Virgin of Oropa. The ring belonged to Mons. Rossi, bishop of Biella from 1936 to 1972
Pectoral cross (1833/1873)Santuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Pectoral cross of Mons. Losana (1793 - 1873), bishop of Biella
Reliquary crossSantuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Crosses, croziers and religious vestments
Reliquary cross in gold-plated metal of Gothic style with engravings in Old High German
At the base, Virgin Mary and St. John
The two thieves and the four apostles
Gothic crozier with ivory hook (1300/1400)Santuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Gothic crozier with ivory hook: in the front side, Virgin Mary with Child between two angels
Gothic crozier with ivory hook (1300/1400)Santuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Gothic crozier with ivory hook: on the back, the Crucifixion between Virgin Mary and Saint John
Blue velvet regaliaSantuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Blue velvet regalia created using the mantle of the Blessed Amedeo IX Duke of Savoy
Portrait of Beato Amedeo IX (1600/1649) by Piedmont areaSantuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Blessed Amedeo IX Duke of Savoy (d. 1472)
Cope made of gros de Tours (1700/1800)Santuario e Sacro Monte di Oropa
Cope made of gros de Tours with an image of the Madonna of Oropa embroidered on the hood (18th c.)
