Basin
The basin, coming like the jug from Santa Maria near San Celso in Milan (inv. MD 2001.083.009), is composed of two parts: a round cave, with a central medallion in which the letters “MAA” are engraved surrounded by friezes of shells and laurel, by depictions of cherub heads among erect putti and masks, which is combined with the oval shaped brim and debauched, marked by an ovoli border. The transformation of the basin from circular to oval was carried out after 1796. Like the jug, the basin can also be stylistically dated to 1570, in the midst of the mannerist climate.
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Artwork details
- Artist:
- Wenzel I Jamnitzer (Vienna 1508 - Norimberga 1585)
- Title:
- Basin
- Date:
- c. 1570
- Medium and technique:
- Cast silver, chased and gilded
- Dimensions:
- 8 × 46,5 × 38 cm
- Inventory:
- MD 2001.083.010
- Location
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Location: Works from the Diocese, hypogeum
The core of the Museum’s collection consists of works from numerous churches across the vast territory of the Archdiocese of Milan, an area of great cultural and artistic richness. Before the Museum opened in 2001, surveys and site visits throughout the diocese uncovered treasures that had, in some cases, previously been unknown, and initiated a programme to recover, restore and promote this artistic heritage. The selected works included panel and canvas paintings, wooden and marble sculptures, and liturgical furnishings. These were not objects of local devotion and mostly had conservation problems, and were therefore restored, or were at risk of theft. The works are arranged chronologically, beginning on the ground floor and continuing along the central corridor on the first floor; some are displayed in the hypogeum. This core is complemented by other works that have entered the Diocesan Museum’s permanent collection over the years through loans, donations and bequests.
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