Suite of Vases: Plate 25
1746
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1746
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a set of ornamental vases in this painting. The vases are decorated with strange creatures, which was a unique choice for that time. This was a popular thing to do in the mid-18th century, and artists loved to use their imagination. Check out the technique of sfumato to learn more about how artists created soft, hazy effects like this.
