Chalice, glass, 1736–1744. Naliboki, Belarus Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Height 17.2 cm; width 7.7 cm. 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; 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, biaxial decoration covering the entire bowl: seated Saint Jerome holding a skull, a lion at his feet, in a room with bookcases and a side table; inscription in the bowl: 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. Religious scenes and dedications; motifs include lions, books, skull anatomist. Associated names: Hieronim Saint; Hieronim Florian 1715–1760; Radziwill family., A close-up view of a clear glass vessel with ornate carved patterns, showin...
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Chalice, glass, 1736–1744. Naliboki, Belarus Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Height 17.2 cm; width 7.7 cm. 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; 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, biaxial decoration covering the entire bowl: seated Saint Jerome holding a skull, a lion at his feet, in a room with bookcases and a side table; inscription in the bowl: 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. Religious scenes and dedications; motifs include lions, books, skull anatomist. Associated names: Hieronim Saint; Hieronim Florian 1715–1760; Radziwill family., A close-up view of a clear glass vessel with ornate carved patterns, showing the flared rim and the upper portion of the body; the glass surface has a glossy, reflective finish with visible highlights and reflections in white and gray tones, and there are decorative etched floral motifs and textured leaf-like engravings along the sides, with a decorative band near the base that features repeated geometric cuts and a faceted lower rim; the background is dark, creating contrast that emphasizes the transparent and reflective qualities of the glass, and the overall image appears in shades of black, white, and gray.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A15_085

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

51.7Mo (1.5Mo) / 30.2cm x 42.9cm / 3568 x 5064 (300dpi)

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