Covered Cup with Satyrs

Covered Cup with Satyrs

Virgil Solis

1546

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a tall, ornate cup with a lid. The cup is decorated with leaves and vines, and there are small satyrs around the base. The cup is drawn in black and white, with lots of fine lines that make it look detailed. The cup is very fancy, with lots of curves and swirls. It looks like it might be made of metal, but it's hard to tell from the drawing. The satyrs around the base are small, but they add a playful touch to the cup. If you like this kind of art, you might want to look up more works from the Renaissance movement.

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