Caption

Chalice, glass, c. 1736–1744. Round foot, slightly raised, trace of adhesive; baluster stem, solid, faceted, separated from the foot by two plates with a ring—one plate with a flower—and separated from the bowl by two plates of different diameter and a knob. Conical bowl, twice puffed out at the base, cut into rows of lenses. Engraved decoration covering the entire bowl, biaxial: seated Saint Jerome holding a skull, with a lion at his feet, in a room with bookcases and a side table; inscription: THE LORD'S GIFT OF HIS LIFE / FROM WHICH HE MAKES / THE PRINCE OF SACRIFICES / MAY THE HOUR Strike for so many prosperous years / HOW MANY DROPS IN THE GOBLET / WHAT WINE IS IN THE WINE. Wide geometric-patterned band on the foot. Incised dedication names: Hieronim, Hieronim Florian 1715–1760, Radziwill; religious scenes and dedications. Naliboki, Belarus Grand Duchy of Lithuania context, glassworks production, height 17.2 cm, width 7.7 cm., A clear glass vessel with an etched scene covering its curved surface, showing a decorative tree with layered leaves and textured branches, a group of pointed fence posts, and a rocky hillside with carved foliage. A draped human figure is partially visible with an outstretched arm and a bare foot resting on a textured ground adorned with leaf motifs. The glass shows highlights and reflections with areas of bright white and varying shades of gray against a dark black background.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A15_083

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.7Mb (2.2Mb) / 12.1in x 17.3in / 3624 x 5176 (300dpi)

Keywords

Chalice glass c 1736–1744 Round foot slightly raised trace adhesive baluster stem solid faceted separated foot two plates ring plate flower bowl different diameter knob Conical bowl twice puffed base cut rows lenses Engraved decoration covering entire bowl biaxial seated Saint Jerome holding skull lion feet room bookcases side table inscription Lord'S Gift Life Makes Prince Sacrifices HOUR Strike prosperous years Drops Goblet Wine Wide geometric-patterned band Incised dedication names Hieronim Hieronim Florian 1715–1760 Radziwill religious scenes dedications Naliboki Belarus Grand Duchy Lithuania context glassworks production height 17.2 cm width 7.7 cm clear glass vessel etched scene covering curved surface showing decorative tree layered leaves textured branches group pointed fence posts rocky hillside carved foliage draped human figure partially visible outstretched arm bare foot resting textured ground adorned leaf motifs highlights reflections areas bright white varying shades gray dark black background.