Beaker

Matthäus Bair

late 16th century · Gilded silver · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Renowned Augsburg master Matthäus Bair was a leading Renaissance goldsmith, and many of his intriguing works can be found in treasuries and museums worldwide. The Hungarian use of the “perspiration pattern” is slightly different but equally successful to Bair’s and that of other goldsmiths from major European centers.

Artist

Matthäus Bair

Date

late 16th century

Medium

Gilded silver

Culture

German, Augsburg

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933