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Wine glass with three playing boys
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Wine glass with three playing boys

c. 1775 - c. 1798 · stipple engraving; grinding; glassblowing; glass

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Engraver David Wolff specialized in representations of themes such as friendship, freedom, or – in this case – harmony. His glasses feature scenes of boys dancing, playing, or making music. Because Wolff used little contrast in his work, it was sometimes difficult to read his highly sophisticated scenes. However, they became clear as soon as the glass was filled with red wine.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineWijnglas met drie musicerende jongetjes. c. 1775 - c. 1798. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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