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The Great Chalice Adorned with Figures

Wenceslaus Hollar

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image is a black-and-white drawing of a large ornate chalice. The chalice has a wide bowl with a decorative band around the top. The bowl's interior is decorated with people. The base of the bowl is adorned with a scalloped edge and figures. The stem of the chalice is decorated with a series of arches containing figures and ornate designs. The base of the stem is flared and has a star-shaped design. The chalice sits on a decorative stand with multiple layers. The background of the image is a light gray color with darker gray spots. There is small text at the bottom of the image.

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476 × 893 px
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