A vase and a tripod
Print
ca. 1515 (engraved)
ca. 1515 (engraved)
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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.
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.
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Title | A 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. |
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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". |
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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. |
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Accession number | E.2232-1920 |
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Record created | May 17, 2005 |
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