Goblet, rim decorated with masque and bouquet of fruit
1579
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1579
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Goblet, rim decorated with masque and bouquet of fruit is a 1579 ink by Georg Wechter I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows a tall, ornate goblet with swirling patterns carved into its sides. The rim has two faces wearing masks, one on each end, and a bouquet of fruit sits between them. Around the goblet are small sketches of flowers, fruits, and more mask-like faces. The artist used fine lines to create depth, a trick called *cross-hatching*. This style was common in the 1500s. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
