Globe cup c. 1640

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Christoph (III) Ritter's "Globe cup" (c. 1640) is a silver sculpture depicting a kneeling Atlas figure holding a globe on his shoulders. The globe is adorned with an engraved map of the world, while a silver eagle sits atop, symbolizing power and dominion. This intricate piece demonstrates the craftsmanship and artistry prevalent during the Baroque period, combining elements of classical mythology with a representation of the known world, showcasing the intellectual curiosity of the era.

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Hercules, identifiable by the lion’s skin draped around his waist, carries a celestial globe on his shoulders. The mythological hero, who died on a funeral pyre and whose body was consumed by a thunderbolt cast by Jupiter, here symbolizes the element of Fire. The names and symbols of the other three elements – Air, Water and Earth – are given in the small escutcheons on the cup’s base.