Design for a covered vase with two goat heads and a garland 1764

This 1764 etching by Benigno Bossi depicts a design for a covered vase adorned with two goat heads and a garland of flowers and grapes. The vase is ornately decorated with a detailed rendering of its surface, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship of the proposed design. The use of a goat, a symbol of fertility, contributes to the vase's overall sense of abundance and natural beauty. The design, likely intended for a commission, showcases Bossi's expertise in decorative art and the classical aesthetic popular in 18th-century Europe.