Untitled
1540
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1540
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows two fancy cup designs with curling acanthus leaves. The top cup has simple grooves. The bottom one bulges with deeper ridges and sharper leaves. Renaissance artists loved acanthus because ancient Romans used it first. Goldsmiths copied these prints for centuries to shape real metal cups. Next time, look up Hans Brosamer at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
