Chalice adorned with Saints, BIshops and Kings 1850 - 1900

This drawing of a chalice adorned with saints, bishops and kings, was rendered with graphite on paper. It presents an intriguing study in architectural form and iconography. The structure is meticulously built from the base upwards, marked by a series of tiers that ascend to the chalice's cup. Note the base, a complex arrangement of geometric forms and the intricate, almost gothic details that give way to human figures. This careful layering of the elements suggests a symbolic hierarchy, where the earthly foundations support the divine vessel. The artist's use of line is particularly noteworthy, with delicate strokes defining the contours of the chalice. The drawing seems to question the nature of religious objects and their construction, both literally and figuratively, suggesting a symbolic order where each element plays a vital role in the overall structure of meaning.