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Table automaton in the form of Diana on a stag
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Table automaton in the form of Diana on a stag

Jacob Miller (edelsmid) · c. 1613 - c. 1615 · gild; iron (metal); intestine; silver (metal)

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

About this work

This is an expensive toy for the entertainment of dinner guests. It can roll over the table, since the base of the ‘sculpture’ has wheels and a movement to propel it forward. The head of the stag can be removed and its body filled with wine. The guest in front of whom Diana stops may take the first drink.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
automatonDiana hunting
Credit lineTable automaton in the form of Diana on a stag. c. 1613 - c. 1615. Jacob Miller (edelsmid). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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