Description of the Eternal Light

Shape: A bulbous vessel that narrows toward the bottom and expands toward the neck, where an oil container is inserted.

Decoration: Embossed bands, finely detailed acanthus leaves with tendrils, vases with flower bouquets, and individual large blossoms richly cover the eternal light.

Hangers: Three volute-shaped holders in the form of acanthus leaves, to which well-modeled winged angelic herms are attached.

Medallions: Three oval relief scenes from the life of St. Francis Xavier:

  • Baptism of Indigenous people
  • Healing of the sick
  • Conversion of the sick

Inscriptions and Coat of Arms

Dedication:

Ex Voto Ioannis Adami Comitis Rasp A. 1722
Pro Acceptis Gratia. meritis Divi Thaumaturgi Francisci Xaverij
(For received graces through the merits of the holy miracle worker Francis Xavier)

Coat of Arms of the Rasp Family:

Two upward-facing arms embracing a pillar with three plumes above a crown.

Historical Background

The eternal light was crafted in Augsburg.
Donor: Johann Adam Rasp, owner of Krumperk Castle.
His wife, Countess Mariana née Fürnpeil, donated funds the year before (1721) for an even more elaborate eternal light with ten candles, which unfortunately has not been preserved.

This post is also available in DE, ES, FR, SI, IT, PL and SI.