Dieter Roth and Andreas Roth. Glyptic.

“Cleopatra on the steps of the temple”, intaglio, reverse carving, carved crystal plate mounted on two carved citrine lions placed on a black obsidian base over a rock crystal plinth. Intaglio by Dieter Roth, design by Manfred Wild.
“Cleopatra on the steps of the temple”, intaglio, reverse carving, carved crystal plate mounted on two carved citrine lions placed on a black obsidian base over a rock crystal plinth. Intaglio by Dieter Roth, design by Manfred Wild.

Dieter Roth was born on May 3, 1948 in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, into a family that has traditionally been engaged in cutting crafts since the 17th century.

Dieter Roth entered the glyptography course in 1963. After completing the course, he passed the examination for a master’s degree in glyptography in 1973. Worked for the world famous gem engraver Richard Hahn for 15 years. Dieter carved many gems while working at Hahn Atelier, and in 1978 he founded his own company, Roth Atelier, where he still works. His cameos are distinguished by their smooth surface and feminine imagery.

Two-tone agate cameo "Walpurgis Night", depicting the curse of Faust. Dieter and Andreas Roth, 2008. Dimensions 21x22 cm.
Two-tone agate cameo “Walpurgis Night”, depicting the curse of Faust. Dieter and Andreas Roth, 2008. Dimensions 21×22 cm.

Dieter Roth’s son, Andreas (b. 1973), continued the family tradition and joined his father in his workshop to work in the glyptic genre. Andreas was trained by his father and graduated as a gem cutter and engraver in 1999. He has been working in his father’s company since 1996, and in 2008 he founded his own company. The workshop successfully specializes in the production of cameos, unique engravings, portrait engravings and unusual items made of precious stones.

Dieter and Andreas Roth are known for their series of large cameos depicting biblical motifs and scenes from the plays of William Shakespeare. The cameos are carved from multi-layered stones and feature luxurious intricate and fine workmanship. The most famous cycle of large cameos is Faust I and Faust II based on the work of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The highlight of this series is the largest cameo in the world, engraved on both sides, measuring 46 x 38 cm, which took more than 2000 hours to complete.

The blue and white cameo "Moses in the Reeds" depicts the Old Testament story of Moses, carved from magnificent translucent agate. Cameo by Dieter and Andreas Roth, base designed by Manfred Wild. The stand is crafted from a slab of obsidian and rock crystal with papyrus-style gold uprights.
The blue and white cameo “Moses in the Reeds” depicts the Old Testament story of Moses, carved from magnificent translucent agate. Cameo by Dieter and Andreas Roth, base designed by Manfred Wild. The stand is crafted from a slab of obsidian and rock crystal with papyrus-style gold uprights.
The Faun and the Bacchantes cameo in beautifully carved agate, created by virtuoso artist Dieter Roth, is presented in three colors - a rarity for cameos: brown, black and white. Size 14x19 cm, 1987. The design of the stand is made of gray-black obsidian, decorated with green cabochon agates and amethysts on golden clusters of grapes.
The Faun and the Bacchantes cameo in beautifully carved agate, created by virtuoso artist Dieter Roth, is presented in three colors – a rarity for cameos: brown, black and white. Size 14×19 cm, 1987. The design of the stand is made of gray-black obsidian, decorated with green cabochon agates and amethysts on golden clusters of grapes.
The scene of the meeting of the goddess Diana in the form of a huntress and the reclining Endymion, son of Zeus, in Patmos. A virtuoso reverse intaglio on a rutile quartz plate, gold rutile needles emphasize the composition of the landscape. The design of the stand is the work of Manfred Wild.
The scene of the meeting of the goddess Diana in the form of a huntress and the reclining Endymion, son of Zeus, in Patmos. A virtuoso reverse intaglio on a rutile quartz plate, gold rutile needles emphasize the composition of the landscape. The design of the stand is the work of Manfred Wild.
Intaglio depicting Arion playing the lyre accompanied by a dolphin. Natural inclusions in the quartz plate create the illusion of water. Intaglio - Dieter Roth, design - Manfred Wild.
Intaglio depicting Arion playing the lyre accompanied by a dolphin. Natural inclusions in the quartz plate create the illusion of water. Intaglio – Dieter Roth, design – Manfred Wild.
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