Borghese Vase

Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701, hacia 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.
Artista
Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701
Fecha
hacia 1685–1697
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
color engraving inked à la poupée on laid paper
Medidas
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 51 × 34,5 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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