Seashell Boat with Infant Sea Nymphs Drawn by a Hippocamp and Dolphins
The identity of one of the most important ivory carvers in the 17th century is unknown, so he is named after his masterpieces, two reliefs dedicated to St Sebastian. In this small, humorous scene, his virtuoso style, technique and feeling for anecdotal detail finds full expression in the putti’s contorted faces, their ‘spaghetti’ hair blowing in the wind and their soft, plump bodies.
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Seashell Boat with Infant Sea Nymphs Drawn by a Hippocamp and Dolphins
The identity of one of the most important ivory carvers in the 17th century is unknown, so he is named after his masterpieces, two reliefs dedicated to St Sebastian. In this small, humorous scene, his virtuoso style, technique and feeling for anecdotal detail finds full expression in the putti’s contorted faces, their ‘spaghetti’ hair blowing in the wind and their soft, plump bodies.
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Gift of S.F., Baroness van Höevell-Teding van Berkhout, Bergen (Noord-Holland)
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Schenking van S.F. barones van Höevell-Teding van Berkhout, Bergen (Noord-Holland)
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The identity of one of the mos ...... and their soft, plump bodies.
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Van een van de belangrijkste i ...... hun weke lichamen van babyvet.
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identifier
BK-1998-89
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
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title
Boottocht van kleine zeenimfen getrokken door een hippocampus en dolfijnen
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Seashell Boat with Infant Sea Nymphs Drawn by a Hippocamp and Dolphins
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type
created
c. 1657
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ca. 1657
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extent
breedte 30,8 cm
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height 10.8 cm
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hoogte 10,8 cm
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width 30.8 cm
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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temporal
derde kwart 17e eeuw
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third quarter 17th century
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