Dish 1661
gerloffbrouwer
natural stone pattern
3d sculpting
circular oval feature
egg art
3d printed part
swirl
jewelry design
sculptural image
3d shape
stoneware
"Dish" was created by Dutch silversmith Gerloff Brouwer in 1661. This silver dish features a central, circular scene with a pastoral landscape and figures, surrounded by intricately engraved and embossed lobes containing a variety of motifs, including cherubs, flowers, and scrolls. The work exemplifies the elaborate ornamentation and masterful craftsmanship characteristic of Dutch silverwork during the Baroque period, with its emphasis on naturalism and a decorative exuberance that would influence silversmiths throughout Europe.
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The love of flowers so evident in the Netherlands in the third quarter of the 17th century is well demonstrated in this dish. The scalloped edge gives the dish the form of a flower. Moreover, it is decorated with various identifiable flowers, with putti nestled among them. A man and a woman weaving a floral wreath are depicted in the centre of the dish.
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