Title
Lomellini Ewer and Basin, 1619 by a Flemish silversmith, active in Genoa. Silver, embossed and chased, with cast details. Genoa was an important maritime powers in the 17th century. This ewer (jug) and basin (dish) celebrate the city's victories at sea. Th
Caption
Lomellini Ewer and Basin, 1619 by a Flemish silversmith, active in Genoa. Silver, embossed and chased, with cast details. Genoa was an important maritime powers in the 17th century. This ewer (jug) and basin (dish) celebrate the city's victories at sea. The ewer shows the marriage of the sea-god Neptune to the nymph Amphitrite
Date
1619
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A13_462
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (3,0Mb) / 15,7in x 14,9in / 4696 x 4466 (300dpi)