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Battle of Amazons

ca. 1680-85 | Ignaz Elhafen

The Innsbruck master Ignaz Elhafen specialized in detailed, small-format reliefs made from ivory and hardwoods, based on various print models. He was active in Vienna, primarily for the Prince of Liechtenstein. A direct connection to imperial court patronage is not documented. His works likely entered the imperial collections as gifts or purchases.

The Innsbruck master Ignaz Elhafen specialized in detailed, small-format reliefs made from ivory and hardwoods, based on various print models. He was active in Vienna, primarily for the Prince of Liechtenstein. A direct connection to imperial court patronage is not documented. His works likely entered the imperial collections as gifts or purchases.

Artist:
Ignaz Elhafen (1658 Innsbruck - vor 1715 Düsseldorf) DNB

Time:
ca. 1680-85

Object Name
Relief; wood carving

Culture
Vienna or Innsbruck

Material/technology:
Cedar

Dimensions:
H. 12,8 cm, B. 19,7 cm

Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer

Invs.
Kunstkammer, 3932