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Ross, senior photographer in the Department of Imaging Services as the J. Paul Getty Museum presents a photographic essay revealing the myriad details of the large ivory goblet carved by Balthasar Griessman (1620-1706), a master of German Baroque ivory carving. Then Schmidt, director of the Department of European Sculpture and Works of Art at Sotheby's in London, discusses the visual and literary sources that inspired the design. The cup was bought by the Getty Museum in 2006. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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An extraordinary achievement in terms of its artistic rendering of the human body, its masterful carving of details, and its profound philosophical meaning, Balthasar Griessmann’s large ivory goblet in the J. Paul Getty Museum celebrates wine and explores the benefits and risks of its consumption. Culminating with an allegory of youth, it challenges the viewer to think about the degree to which pleasure and duty play their parts in our making life choices.This handsome gift book is illustrated with stunning photographic details and includes an essay that traces the visual and literary sources that inspired Griessmann’s designs. Although long considered a master of German Baroque ivory carving, Griessmann was identified by name only fifteen years ago. This photo essay and analysis is the first overview of Griessmann in the English language.
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