Wineglass
Unknown Artist
probably 17th century, possibly late 19th century
Medium
Colorless (slightly tan) and transparent bright blue-green bubbly nonlead glass. Blown, trailed, pincered.
Dimensions
H. 13.8 cm
Classification
Glass
Culture
Façon de Venise, northern European
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.1159
Art Historical Context
This elegant wineglass, standing just 13.8 cm tall, exemplifies the Façon de Venise style northern European adaptation of renowned Venetian glassmaking traditions. Likely dating to the 17th century though possibly a late 19th-century revival, it hails from an unknown workshop and now graces the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. delicate form, with a slightly tan colorless body accented by vibrant, bubbly blue-green glass, captures the luxurious transparency prized by Europe's elite during periods of opulent trade and refinement. Crafted from nonlead glass using sophi...