Ewer
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Polidoro da Caravaggio
Polidoro da Caravaggio (1516–1526) was an artist.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Ewer is a 1550 by Polidoro da Caravaggio, depicting Column, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a fancy vase-shaped container resting on a base. It’s decorated with swirling handles, carved leaves, and small faces peeking out. The middle band has a scene of people and animals, while the top curls into a leafy crown. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows, making the carvings look three-dimensional. The drawing looks like a study of real decorative objects, not just imagination. If you like this, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
Polidoro da Caravaggio (1516–1526) was an artist.
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