Beaker with the Three Magi

attributed to Egbert Loessinck, 1652 - 1653

Judging from the decoration of this beaker, it is clear that the rendering of ornamental detail calls for different skills than the engraving of scenes. The ornament and the festoons of fruit on this beaker look almost three-dimensional, while the figural scenes appear somewhat stiff and flat. The engraver suggested shadows by combining incised lines and crosshatching of differing depths and varied spacing.

  • Artwork typecup
  • Object numberBK-KOG-1543
  • Dimensionsheight 23 cm x diameter 14 cm
  • Physical characteristicszilver

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Beaker with the Three Magi

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-KOG-1543

  • Description

    Beker van zilver met gevlochten stekelketting aan de voet. Op de beker gegraveerd de figuren der Drie Koningen in cartouches van kwabornament afgewisseld door vruchtslingers.

Creation

  • Creation

    • silversmith: attributed to Egbert Loessinck, Groningen (stad)
    • silversmith: Hindrick Muntinck jr., Groningen (stad) [rejected attribution]

  • Dating

    1652 - 1653

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    zilver

  • Dimensions

    height 23 cm x diameter 14 cm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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  • Beaker with the Three Magi
  • Beaker with the Three Magi