Artwork
Covered Cup with Satyrs
Covered Cup with Satyrs is a print by the Renaissance artist Virgil Solis. It dates from 1546 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1945.110
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Created in 1546 by Virgil Solis, Covered Cup with Satyrs is a print housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, featuring a detailed, ornate design.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tall, elaborate cup with a lid, adorned with foliage and encircled by small satyrs at its base, introducing a playful element amidst the cup's luxury.
Technique & Style
Rendered in black and white with meticulous line work, the piece showcases Solis's attention to detail, suggesting a possibly metallic subject through intricate, curved, and swirling patterns characteristic of Renaissance aesthetics.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1546, the work's history prior to its current residence at The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here, highlighting a need for further provenance research.
Context
Aligned with the Renaissance movement's emphasis on detail and classical motifs, the print reflects the era's artistic values, with the satyrs symbolizing a connection to mythological and natural themes.
Legacy
As a representative of 16th-century printmaking, Covered Cup with Satyrs contributes to the broader understanding of Renaissance art's spread and influence through detailed, thematic works like Solis's.
Artist & collection
Artist
Virgil Solis or Virgilius Solis (1514 – 1 August 1562), a member of a prolific family of artists, was a German draughtsman and printmaker in engraving, etching and woodcut who worked in his native city of Nuremberg.
