Wedding goblet commemorating the nuptials of Paulus Gevers and Jacoba Maria Cornets de Groot
This wine glass bears the names of the bridal couple, the date of their 1762 union, and their family coats of arms. The goblet was decorated to celebrate the nuptials of Paulus Gevers (1741–1797) and Jacoba Maria Cornets de Groot (1741–1815), both members of successful patrician families in Rotterdam.
Artwork Details
- Title: Wedding goblet commemorating the nuptials of Paulus Gevers and Jacoba Maria Cornets de Groot
- Maker: Style of William Fortuyn (working 1757–70)
- Date: 1762
- Culture: Dutch
- Medium: Glass
- Dimensions: Overall: 8 3/8 × 3 1/2 in. (21.3 × 8.9 cm)
- Classification: Glass
- Credit Line: Munsey Fund, 1927
- Object Number: 27.185.260
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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William Fortuyn (working 1757–70)
18th century
early 17th century
Engraving attributed to Jacob Sang (Dutch, Erfurt 1720–1786 Nigtevecht)
Third quarter 18th century
ca. 1750
Workshop of Jacob Sang (Dutch, Erfurt 1720–1786 Nigtevecht)
ca. 1730
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