Zilveren Atlas-beeldje door een van de gebroeders Van Vianen 1876

This 1876 silver statuette, titled "Zilveren Atlas-beeldje door een van de gebroeders Van Vianen," is a work by Dutch artist Pieter Oosterhuis (1816-1885). Currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, the piece depicts Atlas, a Titan condemned to hold up the heavens, in this case, a globe. This sculpture showcases Oosterhuis's mastery of detail, particularly in the intricate rendering of Atlas's musculature and the globe's surface. The silver material adds a sense of grandeur and elegance to the piece, making it a captivating example of Oosterhuis's work and a valuable addition to the Rijksmuseum's collection.