Wineglass
ca. 1785–90
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/4 × 2 1/2 in. (15.9 × 6.4 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture
Dutch, The Hague
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Munsey Fund, 1927
Accession Number
27.185.196
Tags
Art Historical Context
Crafted around 1785–90 by David Wolff, a skilled glass engraver from The Hague, Netherlands, this elegant wineglass exemplifies the refined decorative arts of late 18th-century Dutch craftsmanship. Standing just over 6 inches tall, it was produced during a golden age for European glassmaking, when The Hague emerged as a hub for intricate wheel-engraved glassware. Wolff's work reflects the period's blend of functionality and artistry, catering to affluent households where such pieces served both practical and social purposes. The glass medium allowed for delicate transparency and luminosity, e...