Cup
1556
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1556
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cup is a 1556 ink by Georg Wechter I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a tall, ornate vase filled with swirling floral designs. Around the vase’s neck, a face with wings and curly hair peeks out from the flowers. Below, two smaller winged heads hold up the base, framing a decorative pedestal. The whole scene is drawn in black lines on a plain background, with no color. The letters *G W* sit under the vase—likely the artist’s initials. The style looks busy and detailed, typical of Renaissance prints. Try looking up etching to see how artists like this made precise lines with acid and metal.
