Artwork

Ornamental Beaker

Ornamental Beaker, by Bernhard Zan, 1581
Ornamental Beaker, by Bernhard Zan, 1581

Ornamental Beaker is a print by the Renaissance artist Bernhard Zan. It dates from 1581 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ornamental Beaker is a print created by Bernhard Zan in 1581, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a decorative beaker with intricate, symmetrical designs, featuring a prominent 'B' and 'Z' at the top. The detailed rendering suggests a focus on the object's ornate patterns and textures.

Technique & Style

The beaker is rendered in a realistic style with shading that conveys depth, characteristic of the Renaissance period's attention to detail and representational accuracy.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.