Goblet with Putto on lid
1579
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1579
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a drawing of a tall, ornate goblet. The cup sits on a wide base with swirling patterns all over it. At the top, there’s a small figure—like a cherub—holding a fruit. The lid has a fancy rim with more twisting designs. The artist used fine lines to fill every inch with detail, almost like lace. This style was common in the 1500s. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
