Salt Cellar
The Saliera is a stunning gold salt cellar created by Benvenuto Cellini for Cardinal Ippolito d'Este and King Francis I. It exemplifies Mannerism with its allegorical figures representing Earth and Sea, reflecting Cellini’s artistic vision and demonstrating the patronage of influential Renaissance rulers.
Benvenuto Cellini
Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571): Master goldsmith & sculptor of the Mannerist era, famed for 'Perseus' & the exquisite Cellini Salt Cellar. Explore his art & life!
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Prozkoumejte vídeňskou duši umění v Kunsthistorischen Museum! Objevte mistrovská díla Raphaela, Rembrandta a Verriera i starověké poklady z Egypta až po Řím.