Covered Goblet with Winged Ball

Albrecht Altdorfer, c. 1520/1525

The image shows a large urn with intricate designs on its body and base. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray. The urn is positioned centrally in the frame with the lid at the top and a wide base at the bottom, creating a symmetrical composition.

Artist: Albrecht Altdorfer
Date: c. 1520/1525
Type: Print
Medium: etching on laid paper
Dimensions: 18.4 × 11.2 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a large urn with intricate designs on its body and base. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray. The urn is positioned centrally in the frame with the lid at the top and a wide base at the bottom, creating a symmetrical composition.

Albrecht Altdorfer