Beaker with view of the Stephansdom, Vienna
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 3 7/8 × 3 1/8 in. (9.8 × 7.9 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture
Austrian, Vienna
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Munsey Fund, 1927
Accession Number
27.185.277
Tags
Art Historical Context
Crafted in 1812 by Viennese glassmaker Gottlob Samuel Mohn this delicate beaker captures a panoramic view of Vienna's iconic Stephansdom or St. Stephen's Cathedral one of the city's most enduring Gothic landmarks. Standing just under 4 inches tall, the piece exemplifies early 19th-century Austrian glasswork from Vienna, a hub of fine decorative arts during the Napoleonic. As Europe navigated political upheaval, such souvenirs celebrated local pride and architectural heritage, allowing owners to carry a sliver of imperial grandeur in their hands. The beaker's enamel or engraved depiction of th...