Inkwell in the Form of Atlas Holding a Globe
Through comparison with other inkwells of this model, the kneeling male figure seen here can be identified as Atlas, the Titan from Greek mythology who supported the celestial sphere on his shoulders. However, in this version, the large, globe-shaped oil lamp he would originally have carried does not survive.
Artwork Details
- Title: Inkwell in the Form of Atlas Holding a Globe
- Artist: Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (Italian, active by 1496, died before 1543)
- Date: first half 16th century or later
- Medium: Copper alloy
- Dimensions: H. 23.8 cm.
- Classification: Metalwork-Bronze
- Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
- Object Number: 1975.1.1399
- Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection
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