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Borghese Vase

Workshop of Johann Teyler, after Charles Errard

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a large ornate vase with intricate carvings of figures in flowing robes and vine patterns around the rim. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray. The vase is centrally positioned in the image, standing upright with a wide, shallow top, and the figures and patterns wrap around its upper half.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1685-1697
Medium
engraving inked à la poupée in brown and black on laid paper
Dimensions
3423 × 5148 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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