IMC 2019: Sessions

Session 1044: The Oignies Treasure: Relics between East and West, I

Sponsor:	Fondation Roi Baudouin / Medieval Research Centre, University of Leicester
Organisers:	Fiona Lebecque, Société Archéologique de Namur Jan Vandeburie, School of Historical Studies, University of Leicester
Moderator/Chair:	Brenda M. Bolton, University of London
Respondent:	Jessalynn Bird, Independent Scholar, Chicago
Paper 1044-a	The Oignies Treasure: Moving Relics from East to West (Language: English) Jan Vandeburie, School of Historical Studies, University of Leicester Index terms: Art History - Decorative Arts, Crusades, Hagiography, Religious Life
Paper 1044-b	CROMIOSS: A Transdisciplinary Project Regarding Jacques de Vitry's Life and Work (Language: English) Fiona Lebecque, Société Archéologique de Namur Index terms: Archaeology - Artefacts, Art History - Decorative Arts, Hagiography, Religious Life
Abstract	The collection of 13th-century relics, reliquaries, and liturgical artefacts originating from the St Nicholas priory of Oignies (Belgium) is one of the most complete and intact treasures of its kind. A recent scientific analysis (CROMIOSS) and restauration efforts at the Musée des Arts anciens du Namurois have revived international interest in this collection. These sessions will discuss the Oignies Treasure in all its aspects and explore the context and significance of its artefacts.