Herm in Niche
ca. 1605/10 | Miseroni - Werkstatt in Prag
It is particularly difficult to cut a statuette fully in the round from precious stone and at the same time take advantage of the material’s natural colouration. The finest such works were made by members of the Miseroni family of Milan.
It is particularly difficult to cut a statuette fully in the round from precious stone and at the same time take advantage of the material’s natural colouration. The finest such works were made by members of the Miseroni family of Milan.
Artist:
Miseroni - Werkstatt in Prag (1. Hälfte17.Jahrhundert)
Time:
ca. 1605/10
Object Name
Statuette
Culture
Prague
Material/technology:
Stone, agate, cornelian, jasper, mother-of-pearl
Dimensions:
H. 16,3 cm, B. 8,3 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 1784