Die Borghese-Vase

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701, um 1685–1697

The image shows a large ornate vase with detailed carvings in gray and orange hues. There are several human figures in relief around the upper portion of the vase. The vase is centrally positioned, with the figures just below the rounded lip. The base and stem of the vase are fluted, and the overall composition is symmetrical.
Künstler
Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701
Datierung
um 1685–1697
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
color engraving inked à la poupée on laid paper
Maße
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 51 × 34,5 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a large ornate vase with detailed carvings in gray and orange hues. There are several human figures in relief around the upper portion of the vase. The vase is centrally positioned, with the figures just below the rounded lip. The base and stem of the vase are fluted, and the overall composition is symmetrical.

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701