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Goblet with cameos
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Goblet with cameos

Abraham Valck · 1625 - 1626 · drawn thread work; gild; emailleren; silver (metal)

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

About this work

This exceptionally lavish cup is decorated with ancient cameos – relief carvings in banded or stratified quartz. The lid is set with images of Classical gods, while those on the goblet have profile portraits of ancient rulers and Roman emperors.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
gobletpredatory birds: eagle
Credit lineBokaal met cameeën. 1625 - 1626. Abraham Valck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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