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Brandy bowl, composed of six convex segments, decorated with relief and engraved representations of Hope, Faith, Love, Justice, Temperance and Strength
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Brandy bowl, composed of six convex segments, decorated with relief and engraved representations of Hope, Faith, Love, Justice, Temperance and Strength

Paulus Zacharias · 1655 · casting; engraving; silver (metal)

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

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Brandy bowl: the body and foot of the brandy bowl are built up from six convex segments. The separation of the foot and the body is formed by a recessed, profiled band stamped with a repeating pattern of cabochons and lozenges. The foot rim is relief-decorated with alternating winged angels and bunches of fruit. Two cast, reclining ears are attached to the bowl, each with a relief angel's head, surrounded by an openwork frame composed of C-scrolls, scrollwork, dolphins, griffin heads, and a lily. On the side panels of the bowl, within a frame composed of C-scrolls, griffins, and two kissing doves, is set an oval medallion with engraved scenes of standing female figures with attributes. They personify, in order: Hope, Love, Faith, Temperance, Justice, and Strength.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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brandy bowl
Credit lineBrandewijnskom, opgebouwd uit zes bolle segmenten, versierd met reliëf en met gegraveerde voorstellingen van Hoop, Geloof, Liefde, Gerechtigheid, Matigheid en Sterkte. 1655. Paulus Zacharias. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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