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Goblet Collection (#8)

The goblet, a vessel that has transcended time and cultures, holds within it stories of art, religion, and tradition

Background imageGoblet Collection: Belle Isoult and Sir Tristram drink the love draught, illustration from

Belle Isoult and Sir Tristram drink the love draught, illustration from
STC335739 Belle Isoult and Sir Tristram drink the love draught, illustration from The Story of the Champions of the Round Table (litho) by Pyle

Background imageGoblet Collection: Large-fruited catasetum, Catasetum macrocarpum

Large-fruited catasetum, Catasetum macrocarpum. Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1885

Background imageGoblet Collection: Artemesia drinks the ashes of Mausolus, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)

Artemesia drinks the ashes of Mausolus, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
BEN451759 Artemesia drinks the ashes of Mausolus, c.1625 (oil on canvas) by Curradi, Francesco (1570-1649); Villa Medicea della Petraia, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageGoblet Collection: Scene from Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor : Falstaff

Scene from Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor : Falstaff
WAG451529 Scene from Shakespeares Merry Wives of Windsor : Falstaff, Bardolf and Hostess, 1860 (w/c on paper) by Keeling, William Knight (1807-86); 45x60 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageGoblet Collection: Silver Cup, from Augsburg (silver)

Silver Cup, from Augsburg (silver)
XPH309225 Silver Cup, from Augsburg (silver) by German School; Fuggermuseum, Babenhausen, Germany; (add.info.: Zunftpokal der Weber, Augsburger Arbeit; ); out of copyright

Background imageGoblet Collection: Faith, 1867 (stained glass)

Faith, 1867 (stained glass)
3474855 Faith, 1867 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); The Old West Kirk, Greenock, Uk; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris, Marshall)

Background imageGoblet Collection: Alboin, King of the Lombards (engraving)

Alboin, King of the Lombards (engraving)
3647164 Alboin, King of the Lombards (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alboin, King of the Lombards (c530-572)

Background imageGoblet Collection: The Sacrifice of Isaac

The Sacrifice of Isaac
3567501 The Sacrifice of Isaac by Ligozzi, Jacopo (1547-1626); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Ligozzi Jacopo (1547-1627) Date of Artwork: 1596 ca

Background imageGoblet Collection: Dessert service, porcelain pieces by the Dennelle Factory

Dessert service, porcelain pieces by the Dennelle Factory
3567466 Dessert service, porcelain pieces by the Dennelle Factory by Unknown Artist, (19th century); The Porcelain Museum, Pitti Palace, Florence

Background imageGoblet Collection: Ponce de Leon in Florida

Ponce de Leon in Florida
The exploration of Ponce de Leon in Florida, searching for the fountain of youth. Ponce de Leon stands by a stream holding a cup out to another man

Background imageGoblet Collection: Seizing his golden goblet he proposed in ringing tones the health of the princess of

Seizing his golden goblet he proposed in ringing tones the health of the princess of
1219039 Seizing his golden goblet he proposed in ringing tones the health of the princess of the dwarfs (colour litho) by Robinson

Background imageGoblet Collection: Faith, c. 1675-1700 (oil on canvas)

Faith, c. 1675-1700 (oil on canvas)
1216667 Faith, c.1675-1700 (oil on canvas) by Franco-Flemish School, (17th century); 122.5x101 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Anonymous)

Background imageGoblet Collection: Seal for the Queen Victoria Clergy Fund (copper)

Seal for the Queen Victoria Clergy Fund (copper)
1203529 Seal for the Queen Victoria Clergy Fund (copper) by Frampton, George James (1860-1928); diam: 10 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Background imageGoblet Collection: Gyptis presenting the goblet to Euxenes (engraving)

Gyptis presenting the goblet to Euxenes (engraving)
966058 Gyptis presenting the goblet to Euxenes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gyptis presenting the goblet to Euxenes)

Background imageGoblet Collection: Edward Pink & Sons - Glass Items

Edward Pink & Sons - Glass Items
Edward Pink & Sons - Fancy Packages - range of glass items with prices. 1888

Background imageGoblet Collection: Health, plate 116 from Mythologie de la jeunesse by Pierre Blanchard

Health, plate 116 from Mythologie de la jeunesse by Pierre Blanchard
XEE3512886 Health, plate 116 from Mythologie de la jeunesse by Pierre Blanchard, 1803 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School

Background imageGoblet Collection: Goblet, Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt)

Goblet, Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt)
3434808 Goblet, Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoblet Collection: Rare Continental globe cup, North German or Flemish, c. 1600 (silver gilt

Rare Continental globe cup, North German or Flemish, c. 1600 (silver gilt
CH438767 Rare Continental globe cup, North German or Flemish, c.1600 (silver gilt) (see also 438768) by German School; height: 41 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Background imageGoblet Collection: The Eucharist Vanquishes the Heathen Sacrifices, Brussels

The Eucharist Vanquishes the Heathen Sacrifices, Brussels
494361 The Eucharist Vanquishes the Heathen Sacrifices, Brussels, second half of the 17th century (wool & silk) by Rubens

Background imageGoblet Collection: Parcel-gilt trick drinking cup, c. 1630 (gold & vermeil)

Parcel-gilt trick drinking cup, c. 1630 (gold & vermeil)
CH390143 Parcel-gilt trick drinking cup, c.1630 (gold & vermeil) by Utermarke, Dirich (1565-1649); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trinkspiel; ); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageGoblet Collection: Plate 477. Child, Stooping, Lifting a Goblet, and Drinking, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 477. Child, Stooping, Lifting a Goblet, and Drinking, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950425 Plate 477. Child, Stooping, Lifting a Goblet, and Drinking, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.6x35.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageGoblet Collection: Mazer Bowl and Tazza, joined together (w / c on paper)

Mazer Bowl and Tazza, joined together (w / c on paper)
2831662 Mazer Bowl and Tazza, joined together (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageGoblet Collection: Goblet with the Fall of Adam and Eve, c. 1710 - 1720 (Glass)

Goblet with the Fall of Adam and Eve, c. 1710 - 1720 (Glass)
1217738 Goblet with the Fall of Adam and Eve, c. 1710 - 1720 (Glass) by English School, (18th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageGoblet Collection: Still life with wreath

Still life with wreath
3564803 Still life with wreath by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; (add.info.: Artist: Brueghel Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Bruegel

Background imageGoblet Collection: Christening Cup for Horatia Nelson (silver)

Christening Cup for Horatia Nelson (silver)
3244785 Christening Cup for Horatia Nelson (silver) by English School, (19th century); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK; (add.info.: Horatia Nelson)

Background imageGoblet Collection: King Pelles Daughter bearing the Sancgraal, 1861 (oil on panel)

King Pelles Daughter bearing the Sancgraal, 1861 (oil on panel)
PNH368207 King Pelles Daughter bearing the Sancgraal, 1861 (oil on panel) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); 32x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoblet Collection: Wardens Grace Cup, c. 1480 (silver gilt) (see also 239872)

Wardens Grace Cup, c. 1480 (silver gilt) (see also 239872)
NCO355576 Wardens Grace Cup, c.1480 (silver gilt) (see also 239872) by English School, (15th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright

Background imageGoblet Collection: The Ardagh Chalice, Reerasta, County Limerick, early 8th century

The Ardagh Chalice, Reerasta, County Limerick, early 8th century
XBP341835 The Ardagh Chalice, Reerasta, County Limerick, early 8th century (silver with silver gilding, enamel, brass and bronze) (detail of 228699) by Celtic

Background imageGoblet Collection: Vivien bewitches Merlin, illustration from The Story of King Arthur

Vivien bewitches Merlin, illustration from The Story of King Arthur
STC335710 Vivien bewitches Merlin, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Background imageGoblet Collection: Three men making music, c. 1616 (oil on canvas)

Three men making music, c. 1616 (oil on canvas)
CTS379097 Three men making music, c.1616 (oil on canvas) by Boulogne, Valentin de (1594-1632); 93.3x127 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageGoblet Collection: Portrait of Gambrinus, legendary King of Flanders, pictorial broadsheet published by F. C

Portrait of Gambrinus, legendary King of Flanders, pictorial broadsheet published by F. C
DHC379928 Portrait of Gambrinus, legendary King of Flanders, pictorial broadsheet published by F.C. Wentzel, Weissenburg, 1870 (colour litho) by German School

Background imageGoblet Collection: Gambriunus, legendary King of Flanders, broadsheet published by Verlag Haguenthal

Gambriunus, legendary King of Flanders, broadsheet published by Verlag Haguenthal
DHC379921 Gambriunus, legendary King of Flanders, broadsheet published by Verlag Haguenthal, Pont-a-Mousson, 1860 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageGoblet Collection: Chalice, 1849 (silver, cup interior gilded, with applied and chased decoration)

Chalice, 1849 (silver, cup interior gilded, with applied and chased decoration)
500022 Chalice, 1849 (silver, cup interior gilded, with applied and chased decoration) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); h:22 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageGoblet Collection: Double Goblet, c. 1614-1632 (gilt silver)

Double Goblet, c. 1614-1632 (gilt silver)
499882 Double Goblet, c.1614-1632 (gilt silver) by Treghart, Alexander (1614-1654); h:58.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; German, out of copyright

Background imageGoblet Collection: Sir Gawaine sups with ye Lady Ettard, illustration from

Sir Gawaine sups with ye Lady Ettard, illustration from
STC335717 Sir Gawaine sups with ye Lady Ettard, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle

Background imageGoblet Collection: The Vicarello Goblet, late 1st Century BC-early 1st Century (silver)

The Vicarello Goblet, late 1st Century BC-early 1st Century (silver)
499645 The Vicarello Goblet, late 1st Century BC-early 1st Century (silver) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); 12.2x7.8 wt:241.5 grains cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageGoblet Collection: Still Life with a Nautilus Cup, 1632 (panel)

Still Life with a Nautilus Cup, 1632 (panel)
BI88644 Still Life with a Nautilus Cup, 1632 (panel) by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-84); 77.5x64.7 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Background imageGoblet Collection: Cup in the form of an owl, Ghent, c. 1560 (parcel-gilt metal)

Cup in the form of an owl, Ghent, c. 1560 (parcel-gilt metal)
2560254 Cup in the form of an owl, Ghent, c.1560 (parcel-gilt metal) by Flemish School, (16th century); height: 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On a shaped domed base)

Background imageGoblet Collection: The Twelve Apostles: St. John, 1518-20 (chalk on paper)

The Twelve Apostles: St. John, 1518-20 (chalk on paper)
4073313 The Twelve Apostles: St. John, 1518-20 (chalk on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 20.1x13 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Background imageGoblet Collection: The Minotaur: 'That sword he cried, how came you by it?'

The Minotaur: "That sword he cried, how came you by it?"
1192544 The Minotaur: " That sword he cried, how came you by it?" by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGoblet Collection: Pope Washing Hands (chromolitho)

Pope Washing Hands (chromolitho)
733504 Pope Washing Hands (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Washing Hands.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageGoblet Collection: Still Life with a Mask (oil on canvas)

Still Life with a Mask (oil on canvas)
AMO96918 Still Life with a Mask (oil on canvas) by Andriessen, Hendrick (1607-55); 48x43 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageGoblet Collection: Still life of flowers in a Chinese vase with pomegranates

Still life of flowers in a Chinese vase with pomegranates
GG80938 Still life of flowers in a Chinese vase with pomegranates by Cauchois, Eugene Henri (1850-1911); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageGoblet Collection: Victoria And Albert Museum: Goblet, Agate, mounted in silver-gilt, hall-marked 1567 (engraving)

Victoria And Albert Museum: Goblet, Agate, mounted in silver-gilt, hall-marked 1567 (engraving)
6011295 Victoria And Albert Museum: Goblet, Agate, mounted in silver-gilt, hall-marked 1567 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goblet, Agate)

Background imageGoblet Collection: Victoria And Albert Museum: Goblet, silver-gilt, German, Augsburg, 16th century (engraving)

Victoria And Albert Museum: Goblet, silver-gilt, German, Augsburg, 16th century (engraving)
6011293 Victoria And Albert Museum: Goblet, silver-gilt, German, Augsburg, 16th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goblet, silver-gilt, German)




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The goblet, a vessel that has transcended time and cultures, holds within it stories of art, religion, and tradition. From the iconic painting "The Death of Socrates" to Thomas Cole's masterpiece "The Titans Goblet, " this humble object has been immortalized in various forms throughout history. In the Anglican Church of St. James, the Eucharist is celebrated with reverence as worshippers partake in communion from a sacred goblet. Similarly, Catholic masses in Annecy, Haute Savoie evoke a sense of spirituality as the faithful sip from ornate chalices amidst the picturesque landscapes of France. Across Europe, stained glass windows depict scenes from Arthurian legends such as the Holy Grail - an elusive goblet said to possess mystical powers. In Trehorenteuc's Romance of St. Graal window or Pontigny's Chalice in Yonne County, these artworks transport us into tales steeped in medieval lore. Beyond religious contexts lies another facet of goblets' significance: indulgence and pleasure. Asbach Brandy fills many a crystal goblet during moments of celebration and joyous gatherings across continents. The Captain John Treasure Jones Archive showcases exquisite glassware including two captivating goblets that speak volumes about craftsmanship and refinement. Even further back in time stands an Iberian Kernos dating back to the 3rd century BC - an ancient testament to human ingenuity and creativity when it comes to crafting vessels for libations. Whether used for solemn rituals or joyful revelry, whether depicted on canvas or held delicately by hand; these glimpses into history remind us that beyond its utilitarian purpose lies something more profound – a symbol connecting humanity through artistry and shared experiences across generations.