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The image shows a large ornate vase with detailed carvings in gray and orange hues. There are several human figures in relief around the upper portion of the vase. The vase is centrally positioned, with the figures just below the rounded lip. The base and stem of the vase are fluted, and the overall composition is symmetrical.
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The image shows a large ornate vase with detailed carvings in gray and orange hues. There are several human figures in relief around the upper portion of the vase. The vase is centrally positioned, with the figures just below the rounded lip. The base and stem of the vase are fluted, and the overall composition is symmetrical.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Borghese Vase

Workshop of Johann Teyler, after Charles Errard

Date
c. 1685-1697
Medium
color engraving inked à la poupée on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 51 x 34.5 cm (20 1/16 x 13 9/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1946.21.53
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • Sculpture
  • Vase
  • Statue
  • Male nude
Inscription

recto: at bottom left, in graphite: 455; verso: none

Marks

none

NGA object ID 33310. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.