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27 décembre 2017
Resting deer, Hans Reisinger, Augsburg, before 1589
Resting deer, Hans Reisinger, bronze caster, Augsburg, before 1589. Bronze (high brass content). H. 24.5 cm, W 25.6 cm, D.15.2 cm. Green Vault, IX 58 © Dresden State Art Collections.
The resting deer made of bronze was acquired by Christian I of Saxony in 1589 together with a jumping unicorn (see Green Vault, Inv. No. IX 51) by the Augsburg foundry Hans Reisinger. Similar to the unicorn, the deer also played a significant role in early modern rule iconography. Provided with attributes such as pride, speed, power and shyness, it was considered the most important animal of the High Hunt, its magnificent antlers were a coveted trophy. Products of the deer were considered as a defense against snakes and poisoning, should relieve pain and help against internal suffering. Medicines from the genitals of the deer were said to have an aphrodisiac effect. In the Kunstkammer, according to the inventory of 1640, a groomed deer was which provided a companion book by the court apothecary Wechinger, listing all the products made from the deer and their areas of application. The bronze figure will be presented in the permanent exhibition "Welttsicht und Wissen um 1600" in the room "Networking the World".
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