Who created "Creampot"?

Creampot was created by Benjamin Burt in 1755–70.

When was "Creampot" created?

This artwork was created 1755–70.

Is "Creampot" in the public domain?

Yes, Creampot is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Creampot

Benjamin Burt

1755–70

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Overall: 3 11/16 x 3 7/8 in. (9.4 x 9.8 cm); 2 oz. 16 dwt. (87.3 g)

Classification

Cream pot

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933

Accession Number

33.120.296

Art Historical Context

Heinrich Aldegre, a prominent German engraver of the Northern Renaissance and member of the "Little Masters created *Parabel van Lazarus en rijke man* in 1554. This intricate engraving, measuring just 80mm by 109mm, captures a dramatic moment from the Biblical parable in Luke 16 illustrating the fate of the rich man in hell contrasted with the beggar Lazarus in heaven. Aldegrever's reflects the era's intense religious fervor amid the Protestant Reformation, where vivid depictions of divine judgment served as moral warnings to viewers. The scene teems with infernal energy: three devils guard t...

Creampot

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