Artwork

vas de breaslă

vas de breaslă, by Unknown, 1632
vas de breaslă, by Unknown, 1632

vas de breaslă is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1632 and is held in the collection of the Romanian Peasant Museum. A clay vessel is depicted in a close-up image, showcasing its carved surface adorned with swirling and zigzag patterns.

About this work

Overview

A clay vessel is depicted in a close-up image, showcasing its carved surface adorned with swirling and zigzag patterns.

Technique & Style

The vessel's surface features intricate carvings, with some spiral patterns resembling shells and others forming sharp lines. Overlapping carvings suggest a dynamic, possibly spontaneous, creative process.

Subject & Meaning

The worn surface reveals fingerprints, indicating the vessel was shaped by hand, with the maker's touch and pressure evident in the grooves.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

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