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Ornamental Beaker

Bernhard Zan

1581

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Ornamental Beaker is a 1581 by Bernhard Zan, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Bernhard Zan
When & what style?: 1581 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a decorative beaker with intricate designs. The beaker is covered in swirling patterns and shapes, with a large "B" and "Z" at the top. The design is symmetrical, with the same patterns repeated on either side of the beaker. The beaker is drawn in a detailed, realistic style, with shading that gives it a sense of depth. The artist has paid close attention to the textures and patterns on the beaker, making it look like a real object. The level of detail and realism in this painting is typical of the Renaissance style. If you're interested in seeing more artwork from this period, check out the Renaissance movement.