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Chalice glass with a representation possibly relating to the prosperity brought by the alliance with the French Republic in 1795
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Chalice glass with a representation possibly relating to the prosperity brought by the alliance with the French Republic in 1795

c. 1795 · stipple engraving; glassblowing; glass

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

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Conical foot. Smooth, widening stem, transitioning into a curved calyx. On the calyx, in a landscape with trees, sits a boy, who pours out a cornucopia over fasces, from behind which the Batavian Lion emerges, holding a spear with a liberty cap in its left claw.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineKelkglas met een voorstelling die mogelijk betrekking heeft op de welvaart die de alliantie met de Franse Republiek in 1795 bracht. c. 1795. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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