Cup was created by Christoph Jamnitzer|Elkington & Co. in 19th century, after 1595 original.

When was "Cup" created?

This artwork was created 19th century, after 1595 original.

What medium is "Cup"?

Cup is Electroformed copper, gilt.

Is "Cup" in the public domain?

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

Cup

Christoph Jamnitzer|Elkington & Co.

19th century, after 1595 original

Medium

Electroformed copper, gilt

Dimensions

Overall (approximate): 33 × 34 × 14 in. (83.8 × 86.4 × 35.6 cm)

Classification

Metalwork-Electrotype

Culture

British, Birmingham, after German, Nuremberg original

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1883

Accession Number

83.18.213a, b

Tags

Eagles

Art Historical Context

Behold the grandeur of this monumental *Cup*, a 19th-century marvel crafted by Birmingham's Elkington & Co. as a faithful electrotype reproduction of Christoph Jamnitzer's original1595 masterpiece from Nuremberg Germany. Standing an impressive 33 × 34 × 14 inches, this gilt electroformed copper vessel captures the Renaissance goldsmith's virtuosic style, renowned for its intricate figural scenes and symbolic motifs, including majestic eagles that evoke imperial power and classical mythology. Jamnitzer, a leading figure in Nuremberg's renowned metalworking tradition, created elaborate cups lik...

About the Artist

Christoph Jamnitzer|Elkington & Co.

Comment on works: goldsmith; copper engraver

Cup

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