Tazza (footed drinking cup) with Jupiter and Io by Adam van Vianen I

Tazza (footed drinking cup) with Jupiter and Io 1613

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Adam van Vianen I's "Tazza (footed drinking cup) with Jupiter and Io" is a beautiful example of Mannerist silverwork. Crafted in 1613, the piece showcases the artist's signature intricate details and masterful use of form. The shallow, oval bowl rests on a complex and elegant base depicting the mythological scene of Jupiter and Io, a young woman transformed into a cow. The piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artistry of the Dutch Golden Age, showcasing the refined taste of the era.

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Depicted here is a story from the Metamorphoses (Transformations) by the Roman poet Ovid. Jupiter, the king of the gods and an incorrigible adulterer, tries to deceive his wife Juno by turning his lover Io into a beautiful white cow. Io, in the guise of a cow, reclines at the left, while high up in the sky Juno approaches in her peacock-driven chariot.