Design for Two Vases and an Ornament (recto); Sketches of Five Arms and a Head (verso)
1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sheet shows two ornate vase designs on the front—one tall with handles and a lid, the other shorter with swirling details. A small decorative knot sits at the top. On the back, there are loose sketches of five arms and a head, drawn quickly in light lines. The vases look like they’re inspired by ancient Greek or Roman pottery, with scrolls and figures carved into them. The sketches on the back seem like practice studies, maybe for a larger painting or sculpture. Next, check out Renaissance to see how artists mixed old styles with new ideas.
![Designs for Vases [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/e4733d1cf07d063d/thumb.webp)
