Artwork
Ornament - Large Goblet

Ornament - Large Goblet is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 16th Century. It dates from 1550 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:recto: none; verso: at lower left, in graphite: Kat. Berl 618, 23 / Coppersmith 1409 / S. 104 / 7-54 [circled]; at borrom right, in graphite: 1135
- Markings
- Marked:none
About this work
Overview
Ornament - Large Goblet is a print featuring a detailed design for a goblet, created using punch engraving on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The goblet's design includes a wide bowl, narrow stem, and round base, adorned with a face, leaves, and birds, conveying a sense of elegance and refinement.
Technique & Style
The design is characterized by fine lines and attention to texture, achieved through the punch engraving technique, which allows for intricate details.
Artist & collection
Artist
A German artist of the late 1500s drew knights clashing in parades and mock battles, filling sheets with detailed ink colored lightly in watercolor: soldiers mid-joust, shields flying, foot soldiers sparring with spears.



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