La coupe enchantee
1807
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1807
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows three men in a fancy room. One sits on a chair, holding a small object and looking up. Another stands nearby, pointing at something on a table. The third man leans over the table, also focused on the object. The walls are decorated with carvings, mirrors, and shelves holding vases and books. The men seem curious about whatever’s on the table—maybe it’s magical or strange. The artist used fine lines to show details in their clothes and the room’s decorations. Want to know more? Try looking up etching to see how artists create prints like this.