Public domain
Tankard with portraits, scrolls and foliate ornaments
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Stoneware beer mug on a slightly spreading foot with a slightly egg-shaped body. The C-shaped handle is attached to a profile under the rim and on the belly. Covered with a brown engobe. On the belly in relief three printed and applied panels of rollerwork and putti, separated by caryatids. In the panels in a medallion a winged angel's head and a lady and gentleman in profile. On the foot, shoulder and rim a band with scrollwork and leaf motifs. Creussen.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineTankard with portraits, scrolls and foliate ornaments. c. 1620. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.