Covered Goblet with Young Hercules

Albrecht Altdorfer, kb. 1520/1525

This is a drawing of an ornate vessel with intricate details. The image depicts a cup or urn with a lid, featuring decorations and motifs characteristic of the Renaissance period. The lid showcases a small statue figure holding a ribbon. The vessel is adorned with swirling patterns and textures, demonstrating craftsmanship and attention to detail. The overall mood conveys opulence and artistic skill, encapsulating a sense of historical and aesthetic richness.
Művész
Albrecht Altdorfer
Datálás
kb. 1520/1525
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
etching on laid paper
Méretek
sheet (trimmed to sheet): 22,2 × 10,6 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This is a drawing of an ornate vessel with intricate details. The image depicts a cup or urn with a lid, featuring decorations and motifs characteristic of the Renaissance period. The lid showcases a small statue figure holding a ribbon. The vessel is adorned with swirling patterns and textures, demonstrating craftsmanship and attention to detail. The overall mood conveys opulence and artistic skill, encapsulating a sense of historical and aesthetic richness.

Albrecht Altdorfer