Rapier and Scabbard

Art Institute of Chicago

Rapier and Scabbard

Probably FlemishLinkedCulture matchlcp-37fde0c27f3b

Date
c. 1630
Medium
Steel, iron, copper, textile, leather, and wood
Culture
Flanders
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
106243

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A masterpiece of chiseled steel, the hilt of this rapier is ornamented with figures from ancient Roman mythology, including the gods Jupiter, Neptune, Saturn, Mars, Pluto, Apollo, and Mercury and the hero Hercules. Over the cross guard are figures symbolizing the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water. The pommel (top) depicts a story from Greek mythology, the Judgment of Paris. Asked to select the most beautiful of three goddesses, the Trojan prince Paris chooses Venus, causing the Trojan War. The name of the craftsman who carved this hilt is unknown, though several pieces by his hand can be identified. The style and workmanship suggest he was probably Flemish and active around 1630.

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George F. Harding Collection

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Object type
AAT300036926

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    European Edged Weapons Collection

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