Bokaal met een gedicht van Goethe 1860

This 1860 glass beaker with a lid, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, is an example of decorative glasswork. The beaker is decorated with an etched inscription of a poem by the German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It serves as a reminder of the artistic and literary appreciation in the 19th century, where decorative glassware could be imbued with meaningful verses. This piece, although by an anonymous artist, demonstrates the craftsmanship and delicate artistry associated with glass engraving.