Artwork
Design for a Standing Dish
Design for a Standing Dish is a drawing by the Baroque artist Adam van Vianen. It is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Design for a Standing Dish is a 17th-century drawing by Adam van Vianen, circa 1635, part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The circular composition depicts a central battle scene with soldiers, horses, and weaponry, surrounded by a decorative border featuring leaves and faces, suggesting a design for an ornate, possibly ceremonial, tableware piece.
Technique & Style
Characterized by dense, intricate line work, the drawing showcases van Vianen's meticulous attention to detail, evoking the appearance of carving or etching on a flat surface.
History & Provenance
Created around 1635 by Adam van Vianen, the work's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
Reflecting the Baroque era's penchant for ornamentation, the design aligns with the period's aesthetic of complexity and narrative depth in decorative arts.
Legacy
As a detailed design for a standing dish, it provides insight into 17th-century Dutch decorative arts and the planning process behind intricate, ceremonial tableware.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adam van Vianen (1568–1627) was a leading silversmith of the early Dutch Golden Age, who trained as an engraver and was also a medallist.
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