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Tankard

Georg Wechter I

1556

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Tankard is a 1556 ink by Georg Wechter I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Georg Wechter I
When & what style?: 1556 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a detailed drawing of a fancy tankard. The cup has swirling designs—leaves, vines, and flowers—covering its sides. The handle curves up with more carved patterns, and the top edge has small decorations like crowns and faces. The whole thing looks like it’s made of metal, with sharp lines and shadows. The artist used a technique that lets them draw directly onto a metal plate. This creates the dark lines and textures you see here. If you like this style, look up etching to see how it works.