Inkwell in the Form of Atlas Holding a Globe, Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, first half 16th century or later

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Inkwell in the Form of Atlas Holding a Globe, first half 16th century or later, Copper alloy, H. cm., Metalwork-Bronze, Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (Italian, active by 1496, died before 1543), 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

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Size: 3900px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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