Copy of a design for a ewer
Drawing
16th century-17th century (made)
16th century-17th century (made)
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Partial copy of a design for ewers from a plate in a set of nine unnumbered plates of designs for ewers, cups, salts, nefs etc, probably engraved by René Boyvin, French engraver of the sixteenth century. The plate shows two ewers, back to back, that facing to the left is decorated with the Birth of Venus, and that facing to the right bearing the Triumph of Neptune. There also exists a copy of that ewer by the same hand. The set of engravings is believed to be based on designs by Giovanni Battista Rosso or according to the latest studies, by his aid, Léonard Thiry (active 1536- died 1550). An impression of the engraving from which these copies were made is held in the V&A's Department of Prints and Drawings.
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Title | Copy of a design for a ewer (popular title) |
Materials and techniques | Pen and wash on paper drawing |
Brief description | Drawing of a design for a ewer depicting the Triumph of Neptune by an unknown artist. Copy of a print by René Boyvin, after a drawing by Léonard Thiry or Rosso Fiorentino. 16th or 17th century. |
Physical description | Drawing showing a ewer decorated with pearls, jewels and strapwork. On the paunch, we can see the Triumph of Neptune. Copy by an unknown artist of a print by René Boyvin, after a drawing by Léonard Thiry or Rosso Fiorentino. 16th or 17th century. |
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Historical context | Partial copy of a design for ewers from a plate (Robert-Dumesnil, VIII, 171) in a set of nine unnumbered plates of designs for ewers, cups, salts, nefs etc (R.D., VIII, pp. 76-79, 171-179; Berlin, II, no. 1040), probably engraved by René Boyvin, French engraver of the sixteenth century. The plate shows two ewers, back to back, that facing to the left is decorated with the Birth of Venus, as depicted on D. 395-1887 and that facing to the right bearing the Triumph of Neptune. There also exists a copy of that ewer by the same hand (see D. 394-1887). The set of engravings described by Robert-Dumesnil is believed to be based on designs by Giovanni Battista Rosso or according to the latest studies, by his aid, Leonard Thiry (born active 1536- died 1550). For an impression of the engraving from which these copies were made, see E.1025-1908 in the Department of Prints and Drawings. |
Production | Copy after a print by René Boyvin, whose original drawing was given by Léonard Thiry or Giovanni Battista Rosso. (Robert-Dumesnil, VIII, p. 76, no. 171.) |
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Literary reference | Triumph of Neptune |
Summary | Partial copy of a design for ewers from a plate in a set of nine unnumbered plates of designs for ewers, cups, salts, nefs etc, probably engraved by René Boyvin, French engraver of the sixteenth century. The plate shows two ewers, back to back, that facing to the left is decorated with the Birth of Venus, and that facing to the right bearing the Triumph of Neptune. There also exists a copy of that ewer by the same hand. The set of engravings is believed to be based on designs by Giovanni Battista Rosso or according to the latest studies, by his aid, Léonard Thiry (active 1536- died 1550). An impression of the engraving from which these copies were made is held in the V&A's Department of Prints and Drawings. |
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Accession number | D.394-1887 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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