Wineglass with Tribunal Scene
1750/1800
Medium
Glass
Dimensions
17.9 × 8.1 cm (7 1/16 × 3 3/16 in.)
Classification
drinking vessel
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
37070
Art Historical Context
This elegant **Wineglass with Tribunal Scene**, crafted between 1750 and 1800, exemplifies the refined artistry of 18th-century European glassmaking. Standing at 17.9 × 8.1 cm, this delicate drinking vessel from the Art Institute of Chicago's Department of Applied Arts of Europe visitors to imagine toasting in a grand salon. Its slender form and decorative motif—a vivid tribunal scene—transform a functional object into a storytelling treasure, likely evoking themes of justice, morality, or social commentary popular in the Enlightenment era. Glass as a medium flourished during this period, wit...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...