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A vase and a tripod

Print
ca. 1515 (engraved)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This engraving, attributed to Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, shows a vase and a tripod supporting a vase. The vessels shown here are designed in the classical style, and resembles contemporary bronze examples. The tripod is probably based on representations in Roman reliefs or wall decorations.

Ornament prints like these were used by artisans and craftsmen as design examples to follow in the same or different materials, which spread the influence of decorative styles.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleA vase and a tripod (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving on paper
Brief description
Print of a vase and a tripod, engraving, showing vessels in the classical style, probably by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, Italy, about 1515
Physical description
Print of a vase and a tripod, engraving, showing vessels in the classical style.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.1cm
  • Width: 14.1cm
Object history
This is the first print to show vessels in the classical style. The vase is like contemporary bronze examples. The tripod is probably based on representations in Roman reliefs or wall decorations.
From the Paul Davidsohn collection
Production
According to A.M. Hind in Early Italian Engraving, this print is attributed to Brescia "for convenience, rather than through conviction".
Subjects depicted
Summary
This engraving, attributed to Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, shows a vase and a tripod supporting a vase. The vessels shown here are designed in the classical style, and resembles contemporary bronze examples. The tripod is probably based on representations in Roman reliefs or wall decorations.

Ornament prints like these were used by artisans and craftsmen as design examples to follow in the same or different materials, which spread the influence of decorative styles.
Bibliographic references
  • Miller, E., 16th-century Italian ornament prints in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1999, p. 228 (cat. 65).
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1920, London: HMSO, 1922.
Collection
Accession number
E.2232-1920

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Record createdMay 17, 2005
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