Artwork
Borghese Vase
Borghese Vase is an ink print by the Baroque artist Johann Teyler. It dates from 1691 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Borghese Vase is a 1691 engraving by Johann Teyler, executed in ink à la poupée on laid paper in brown and black hues. The work captures a monumental, ornate vase with meticulous detail.
Subject & Meaning
The vase, rendered in a dark, textured material (suggesting bronze or marble), is lavishly decorated with carved figures and foliage. Its grandeur and opulence are central to the composition's impact.
Technique & Style
Teyler's use of à la poupée ink application achieves subtle shading and depth, enhancing the Baroque sensibility of the piece through dramatic, nuanced rendering of the vase's intricate details.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1691, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
The engraving reflects the Baroque style's emphasis on dramatic elements and intense emotional resonance, though the vase's static subject adapts these principles to a more contained, ornamental focus.
Legacy
As a detailed Baroque-era engraving, Borghese Vase contributes to the broader understanding of 17th-century artistic practices and the enduring appeal of ornate, classical motifs.
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