Monster
Statuette
1610-1630 (made)
1610-1630 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This monster is attributed to Arent van Bolten, made in the Netherlands in ca. 1610-1630.
There are clearly visible attachment holes, the foremost of which are not cast but drilled, suggesting that part of the monster is missing. There is also an open back. Those two facts suggest that there was a hinged flap, or a rider.
Arent van Bolten (ca. 1573-1624/26) was a silversmith and sculptor, but got especially well known for his drawings. His most frequent subjects were grotesque figures and monsters, biblical and mythological scenes and scenes from peasant life.
There are clearly visible attachment holes, the foremost of which are not cast but drilled, suggesting that part of the monster is missing. There is also an open back. Those two facts suggest that there was a hinged flap, or a rider.
Arent van Bolten (ca. 1573-1624/26) was a silversmith and sculptor, but got especially well known for his drawings. His most frequent subjects were grotesque figures and monsters, biblical and mythological scenes and scenes from peasant life.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Monster (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bronze |
| Brief description | Statuette, bronze, a monster, attributed to Arent van Bolten, Netherlandish, ca. 1610-1630 |
| Physical description | Bronze in the form of a monster with a shell back, corkscrew tail and bird's legs. Modern marble base. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh |
| Object history | Given by Dr. W. L. Hildburgh, F. S. A., 1952. Historical significance: This is the only known specimen of this statuette, which stands on a modern plinth. |
| Historical context | There are clearly visible attachment holes, the foremost of which are not cast but drilled. That suggests that part of the monster is missing. There is also an open back. These facts suggest that there was a hinged flap, or a rider. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This monster is attributed to Arent van Bolten, made in the Netherlands in ca. 1610-1630. There are clearly visible attachment holes, the foremost of which are not cast but drilled, suggesting that part of the monster is missing. There is also an open back. Those two facts suggest that there was a hinged flap, or a rider. Arent van Bolten (ca. 1573-1624/26) was a silversmith and sculptor, but got especially well known for his drawings. His most frequent subjects were grotesque figures and monsters, biblical and mythological scenes and scenes from peasant life. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.62-1952 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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