Wine glass with a man holding a Berkemeyer by Anonymous

Wine glass with a man holding a Berkemeyer 1724

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product studio photography

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3d printed part

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product fashion photography

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culinary art

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glass

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food illustration

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wash background

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ceramic

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metallic object render

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This 18th-century, anonymous, engraved glass goblet depicts a man holding a Berkemeyer, a type of glass flask used for wine. The engraved detail on the goblet suggests a scene of winemaking or consumption, demonstrating the importance of wine in 18th-century society. The goblet's delicate form and elegant stem are characteristic of the Rococo period, known for its ornate and asymmetrical designs. This piece is a fascinating example of a functional object transformed into a work of art, showcasing the craftsmanship of anonymous glassmakers.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

The Dordrecht dealer and collector Frans Greenwood is renowned as the inventor of stipple-engraving. He probably drew his inspiration from mezzotint engravings. Both techniques are well suited conveying ‘half tones’, or the transitions between varying grey tones. This image is based on a mezzotint by Bloteling after a painting by Jan van Mieris. Translation of inscription: Out of sight, out of mind.

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