Beker met profielrand en twee groefranden, gedraaid

About this artwork

hoogte 2,7 cm

Art Historical Context

This delicate miniature beaker, crafted from maple wood around 1675–0, stands just 2.7 centimeters tall with a diameter of 2.3 centimeters. Its turned form features a profiled rim and two grooved bands that add subtle decorative rhythm to the otherwise simple vessel. Created by an anonymous artisan, the piece exemplifies the precision possible with traditional woodturning techniques of the late seventeenth century. During this period, skilled turners across Northern Europe produced both functional and ornamental wooden objects, often using local hardwoods like maple for its fine grain and workability. The beaker’s modest scale suggests it may have served as a model, a display piece, or part of a miniature collection rather than everyday use. Such works highlight the intersection of craft and artistry, where technical mastery transformed humble materials into refined keepsakes. Today, this small object offers visitors a glimpse into the everyday artistry of the Baroque era, reminding us that even the tiniest vessels carried cultural value and demonstrated remarkable craftsmanship.

About the Artist

anonymous

In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...