Vilnius (?), 1649-1655

One of the most valuable vessels in the cathedral treasury was a gift from Vilnius Bishop Jurgis Tiškevičius. The monstrance is remarkable for its highly colorful use of enamel, which is rare in Lithuania, as well as its combination of gold and precious stones in an impressive arrangement that tells of the mysteries of God’s love and redemptive sacrifice. A small figure of the Savior’s Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, has an important place in the overall composition.