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Chalice

anonymous · c. 1660 · emailleren; emailschilderen; champlevé; émail en ronde bosse; gold (metal); email

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

About this work

The foot and stem of this cup resemble an island with a pollarded tree. Leaning against its trunk is Orpheus, the mythical bard who could charm animals with his lyre. His audience consists of all kinds of birds and a few imaginary creatures, including winged mermaids. The bowl is ornamented with scenes from Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

goblet

Credit lineBokaal. c. 1660. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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