Double Goblet with Oval Decorations
1530
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1530
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a fancy goblet with two bulging oval shapes stacked on top of each other. The top part has a scalloped edge and a flat rim, while the bottom part sits on a detailed base with swirls and leaves. The lines are sharp and precise, giving it a clean, almost 3D look. The date "1530" is written in the corner, so this is from the Renaissance. The artist used tiny parallel lines to create shadows—this is called cross-hatching. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with just lines.
