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Three reliefs curiously combine faith, hope, and vanity. They were made after works by Peter Flötner (more refined plaquettes by the artist are also in the museum's collection), then incorporated into the vessel. The plants and small reptiles were cast from life, an example of the strong interest in natural history in Renaissance Nuremberg. This tradition relates closely to the French ceramics by Palissy, also in the collection, which likewise incorporate natural specimens.
| Artist / Maker | Wenzel Jamnitzer I |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1550–1560 |
| Culture / Origin | Germany |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 12.4 x 14.6 cm (4 7/8 x 5 3/4 in.) |
| Department | European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
Wenzel Jamnitzer I (German, 1508/09–1585) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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