Artwork
Vase Supported by Intertwined Serpents
Vase Supported by Intertwined Serpents is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean-Laurent Legeay. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Vase Supported by Intertwined Serpents is an etching created by Jean-Laurent Legeay in 1768, featuring a decorative vase supported by entwined serpents.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a ornate vase, adorned with intricate carvings and a crowning element, balanced on two twisting serpents against a dark, rocky backdrop with a small, columned building.
Technique & Style
Legeay employed etching on laid paper to achieve a three-dimensional effect through shading, particularly on the snakes and vase, with precise yet slightly rough lines adding texture to the image.
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