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Chalice with Head of a Warrior

Georg Wechter I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed goblet or chalice with ornate decorations and faces etched into its design. The goblet stands as the central and largest object. The color palette consists of black and off-white. The goblet reaches from the base of the image to near the top, with human head designs on the left and right of its stem, and carved faces on its bowl. Beneath the goblet are "G" and "W" on either side along the lower section.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1579
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3031 × 5271 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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