In the light of the great feast of Easter, I can think of no better time to share the following solemn pontifical set of vestments that is dated to 1767 and which bear the arms of Pope Clement XIII. This particular set of vestments presently reside in Padua and contains amongst other designs, stylized shafts of wheat and floriated designs of metallic gold thread set onto white silk taffeta, made in Rome.
There is not a great deal more to say about this set other than to point out how especially complete this set is, including not only the usual parts of a solemn pontifical Mass set, but also a missal cushion, missal cover, antependium and even a covering for the lectern.
This particular set would have been reserved and designated for the most solemn of feasts, particularly Easter and Christmas.
"Impressive" (both in terms of completeness and quality) almost seems to be an understatement. The question that often comes to mind is if and how we shall find a way to eventually return to this type of quality -- a quality based in periods of history which put more value on the patience and nobility than cost and expedience.
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| Humeral veil |
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| Chalice veil |
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| Burse |
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| Antependium |
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| Missal cushion |
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| Missal cover |
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| Stole |
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| Maniple |
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| Lectern cover |
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