Ewer Collection (#3)

Quito carrying vegetables, 1865 (watercolour)
3673123 Quito carrying vegetables, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 18)

Ewer and basin, c. 1781-93 (porcelain)
BAL1263 Ewer and basin, c.1781-93 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: by Duc d'Angouleme's porcelain factory, Paris)

The Lovers (after the Housebook Master), c. 1490 (engraving)
XOS5884396 The Lovers (after the Housebook Master), c. 1490 (engraving) by Olmutz, Wenzel or Wenceslaus von (fl.1481-97) (after); 16.9x11.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672771 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Pitcher and a Glass on a Table, 1878 (oil on wood)
XOS5885367 Pitcher and a Glass on a Table, 1878 (oil on wood) by Bacher, Otto Henry (1856-1909); 57x35.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Otto H. Bacher)

Capo di monte coffee pot, detail of decoration, c. 1750 (porcelain)
BAL1170 Capo di monte coffee pot, detail of decoration, c.1750 (porcelain) by Italian School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Musical Company, 1620-1750 (oil on panel)
7412463 Musical Company, 1620-1750 (oil on panel) by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38) (after); 39--26 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Manner of Adriaen Brouwer)

Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas)
XOS5886545 Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Butler, George Bernard Jr (1838-1907); 160x84.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by George Butler)

Peasants Smoking in an Inn, c. 1640 (oil on wood)
XOS5886595 Peasants Smoking in an Inn, c. 1640 (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 46.5x37 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by David Teniers)

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The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 17th Century (Oil on canvas)
7393535 The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 17th Century (Oil on canvas) by Heemskerk, Egbert van the Elder (1634/5-1704); 54 x 40, 6 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Jug with flowers against a fish-scale background, 1530-1550 (fritware)
7394091 Jug with flowers against a fish-scale background, 1530-1550 (fritware) by Turkish School, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: fritware)

The Little Dressing Room, 1879-80 (drypoint in black on tan japanese paper)
5860370 The Little Dressing Room, 1879-80 (drypoint in black on tan japanese paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 11.9 -- 7.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Edgar Degas)

Dragon-handled sauceboat, c. 1750 (phosphatic porcelain)
7394061 Dragon-handled sauceboat, c.1750 (phosphatic porcelain) by Bow Porcelain Factory (c.1747-76) ; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Trough (oil on canvas)
885751 The Trough (oil on canvas) by Palizzi, Filippo (1818-99); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: by Filippo Palizzi)

The Fountain of Life, detail of the journey to the fountain, 1418-30 (fresco)
885643 The Fountain of Life, detail of the journey to the fountain, 1418-30 (fresco) by Jaquerio, Giacomo (fl.1403-53); Castello della Manta, Saluzzo

"Wishing you a Jolly Christmas", Victorian card, c. 1880 (chromolitho)
BAL12671 "Wishing you a Jolly Christmas", Victorian card, c.1880 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Study for the Briar Rose Series, 1889 (oil on canvas)
7388603 Study for the Briar Rose Series, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Bottle with reclining feline and openwork band, Late Horizon (1476-1534) or Early Colonial (1534-1570) period (ceramic)
1071879 Bottle with reclining feline and openwork band, Late Horizon (1476-1534) or Early Colonial (1534-1570) period (ceramic)

Pitcher with Inlaid Figure and Willow Design, 1200s (celadon ware with inlaid white and black slip decoration)
XOS5887695 Pitcher with Inlaid Figure and Willow Design, 1200s (celadon ware with inlaid white and black slip decoration) by Korean School, (13th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Book of Hours, vol 137, 2v, 16th century (Bound in red velour, with metal corners)
6333412 Book of Hours, vol 137, 2v, 16th century (Bound in red velour, with metal corners) by Flemish School, (16th century); 209x142 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soane's Museum

St Benedict drinks poisoned wine, 1415-20, (tempera on wood)
7146402 St Benedict drinks poisoned wine, 1415-20, (tempera on wood) by Pietro, Nicolo di (fl.1394-1430); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Portrait of Lorenzo de Medici, 1543 (oil on wood)
7146828 Portrait of Lorenzo de Medici, 1543 (oil on wood) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 90x72 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble)
7146205 Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa, (marble) by Vinci, Pierino da (1530-1553); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Bacchus and Ampelos, 1548-50 circa)

Rebecca and Eliezer at the well, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129531 Rebecca and Eliezer at the well, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas)
7146767 Scene with figures in the classical style, 1513 circa, (oil on canvas) by Sarto, Andrea del (1486-1530); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Roman Woman by the Well, 1881 (oil on canvas)
7387265 Roman Woman by the Well, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Zmurko, Franciszek (1859-1910); 29 x 18 cm; National Museum, Krakow, Poland; (add.info.: by Franciszek Żmurko (1859-1910))

Temperance, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood)
7146299 Temperance, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood) by Pollaiolo, Piero del (1443-96); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Temperance, 1470 circa, Piero del Pollaiolo)

Jupiter and Ganymede, 18th century (painting)
7129462 Jupiter and Ganymede, 18th century (painting) by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Jupiter and Ganymede, Anton Raphael Mengs)

The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria and saint Catherine and Bernardino of Siena
7129385 The mystic marriage of saint Catherine of Alexandria and saint Catherine and Bernardino of Siena, 16th century (oil on panel) by Genga

Detail of the Altoviti hall ceiling, 16th century (fresco)
7130068 Detail of the Altoviti hall ceiling, 16th century (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Detail of the Altoviti hall ceiling)

The wedding of Cana, 17th-18th century, (oil on canvas)
7130065 The wedding of Cana, 17th-18th century, (oil on canvas) by Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The wedding of Cana)

Death of st Joseph, (detached fresco)
7129724 Death of st Joseph, (detached fresco) by Craffonara, Giuseppe (1790-1837); MAG Alto Garda Museum, Italy, Riva del Garda, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy; (add.info.: Death of st Joseph)

St Francis, 1643, (painting)
7129955 St Francis, 1643, (painting) by Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (1591-1652); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: St Francis, 1643, Jusepe de Ribera, known as Spagnoletto)

Christ facing Pontius Pilate (painting)
7129228 Christ facing Pontius Pilate (painting) by Baegert, Jan (1465-1535); Museo della Citta, Rimini, Italy; (add.info.: Christ facing Pontius Pilate, Cristo davanti a Pilato, Jan Baegert)

Group with Bacchus leaning on a Satyr, 130-150 AD (marble)
7146211 Group with Bacchus leaning on a Satyr, 130-150 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Flowers, c. 1900-1952, (oil on wood)
7146084 Flowers, c.1900-1952, (oil on wood) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); Jahan Nama Museum and Gallery, Niavaran Palace Complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: Flowers, Louis Valtat, oil on wood)

Girl with a lantern (painting)
7129337 Girl with a lantern (painting) by Bigot, Trophime (c.1595-p.1650); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Girl with a lantern, maestro Jacomo (Trophime Bigot)

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Old Man and Woman, 1700s (oil on wood)
XOS5888319 Old Man and Woman, 1700s (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 13.8x12 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by David Teniers the Younger (1610-90))

Esau sells his birthright, 1640 (oil on canvas)
7352725 Esau sells his birthright, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Assereto, Giovacchino (1600-49); 98x124 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

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Athlete, known as Apoxyomenos, 2nd century AD (marble)
7146757 Athlete, known as Apoxyomenos, 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Athlete, known as Apoxyomenos, 2nd century AD)

The feast of the rich man, 17th century (painting)
7129443 The feast of the rich man, 17th century (painting) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The feast of the rich man)

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The ewer, a versatile vessel with a rich history, has played many roles throughout the centuries. In Thessaloniki, it was once associated with the bustling trade of salep merchants, who used it to serve their aromatic beverages. In the late 19th century, an exquisite artwork titled "Woman Bathing" depicted a scene where an elegant ewer and basin were essential tools for personal hygiene. The vibrant colors of the drypoint and aquatint print brought this moment to life. During the Italian Renaissance, an elegant wash-stand showcased not only its decorative beauty but also its practicality. With a tap attached to the ewer providing water and a towel nearby for drying hands, this piece exemplified functionality in style. Even in simpler times, like in 16th-century markets or when peasants carried vegetables in Quito during 1865, humble ewers served as vessels for daily tasks. They symbolized resourcefulness and simplicity amidst busy lives. Ewers have also been immortalized through various art forms. Engravings such as "The Lovers" from around 1490 captured intimate moments while showcasing these vessels' timeless charm. Intricate porcelain designs from c. 1781-93 displayed elegance and craftsmanship through delicate ewers paired with matching basins—a testament to refined taste during that era. Artists like Waldeck documented Mesoamerica's cultural heritage through prints depicting ancient artifacts such as ornate pitchers—an homage to indigenous civilizations that valued both function and aesthetics. Moving forward in time, oil paintings like "Pitcher and Glass on a Table" portrayed still-life scenes where everyday objects took center stage—reminding us of how even simple items can hold significance within our lives. Capo di Monte coffee pots adorned with intricate decorations became coveted pieces during c. 1750—a blend of utility and artistic expression that elevated mundane routines into moments of luxury.