Borghese Vase

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701, c. 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.
Artist
Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701
Date
c. 1685–1697
Type
Print
Medium
color engraving inked à la poupée on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 51 × 34.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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