Wine Glass (Roemer) with Latin Inscription Semper Idem [Always the Same]
Wine Glass (Roemer) with Latin Inscription Semper Idem [Always the Same]
Artist(Engraver)
Willem Jacobsz. Van Heemskerk
(Dutch, (1613-1693))
Place of OriginProbably Germany
DateMid-17th century
DimensionsH: 19.6 cm (7 3/4 in.)
MediumTransparent green glass; blown, applied, diamond-point engraved
ClassificationGlass
Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1953.89
On View
Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion (2444 Monroe Street), Glass Pavilion Gallery, 4
DescriptionThe diamond-engraved motto "Semper Idem". Raspberry prunts on hollow stem. Threaded base.
Published ReferencesPage, Jutta-Annette, The Art of Glass: Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio, Toledo Museum of Art, 2006, p. 106, repr. (det.), p. 95, repr. (col.) p. 107.about 1520-1530
about 1665
about 1625-1675
Francisco de Goya
1810 (published 1892)
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