sculpture, marble
sculpture
figuration
sculpture
marble
rococo
Dimensions height 141.0 cm, width 81.5 cm, depth 63.0 cm, width 43.0 cm, depth 43.0 cm, weight 138.4 kg, weight 415.5 kg
This vase was created by Jan van Logteren. Its sculpted surface presents a fascinating interplay of form and depth. The vase captivates with its intricate details and sculptural reliefs. The eye is immediately drawn to the three-dimensional figures, rendered in meticulous detail, set against the vase's smooth curves. The composition uses a classical aesthetic, creating a harmonious balance. Logteren uses depth to add complexity to his composition, inviting the viewer to explore the narratives embedded in the sculpted forms. The vase transcends its functionality. It becomes a canvas for exploring themes of mythology, history, and the human condition. It operates within established artistic conventions while innovating in terms of technique and aesthetic expression. As a crafted object, the vase invites contemplation of the relationships between art, culture, and society.
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The Amsterdam sculptor Van Logteren decorated this exceptionally rich garden vase with two stories about ill-fated romances from Antiquity. One side features Venus marrying the misshapen god Vulcan against her will, only then to commit adultery with Mars. On the other side, Apollo is courting the nymph Daphne, in vain; to escape her assailant, she was transformed into a laurel tree soon thereafter.
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