Ornamental Basin
ca. 1520/30
The handles of this large basin feature motifs cast from life. Moulds were taken from specially prepared natural specimens such as serpents, toads or shells that were then cast in metal. These casts were a speciality of artists in Padua, and their exceptional lifelikeness was intended to irritate and astound the viewer.
The handles of this large basin feature motifs cast from life. Moulds were taken from specially prepared natural specimens such as serpents, toads or shells that were then cast in metal. These casts were a speciality of artists in Padua, and their exceptional lifelikeness was intended to irritate and astound the viewer.
Time:
ca. 1520/30
Object Name
Basin
Culture
Padua
Material/technology:
Bronze
Dimensions:
39 cm × 62 cm
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer
Invs.
Kunstkammer, 5501