Two salt-cellars with satyrs by Adam van Vianen I

Two salt-cellars with satyrs 1621 - 1622

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Adam van Vianen I's "Two salt-cellars with satyrs," crafted between 1621 and 1622, are a prime example of Mannerist silverwork. These intricately detailed salt cellars feature satyrs, mythical creatures with goat-like features, surrounding a central figure. The use of rich ornamentation and dramatic composition, typical of Mannerism, elevates these functional objects to works of art. The salt cellars are currently on display at the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the artistic craftsmanship of the Dutch Golden Age.

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Throughout the ages, salt was treated with respect: it was expensive and was ascribed curative properties. Salt-cellars were thus often ornate works of art fashioned from costly materials. These salts have a basic triangular shape. Each corner consists of a satyr or faun, a mythological creature with a human body and the legs, ears and horns of a goat.