Ewer in the shape of a triton and a nereid c. 1620
johanneslencker
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This silver ewer, created by Johannes Lencker around 1620, is a masterpiece of Mannerist silverwork. The piece depicts a triton and nereid riding a sea creature, a common motif in Renaissance and Mannerist art that symbolizes the power of the sea. The ewer's intricate details, including the triton's conch shell and the nereid's flowing drapery, showcase Lencker's exceptional craftsmanship. This stunning work of art is a testament to the artistry and skill of the German silversmiths of the 16th century.
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This flagon in the form of a freestanding sculpture seems to defy the law of gravity. The stem is shaped like a dolphin with its tail curled up. Balancing on its tail fins is a triton, a sea creature with the torso of a man and the legs of a horse. A nereid – a sea nymph – sits on his back.
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