Vase 1500 - 1600

This anonymous drawing from the 16th century is a study for a vase. The delicate red chalk lines, emphasizing the intricate design, create a sense of depth and movement. The vase itself is adorned with an elaborate ornamental motif, and it showcases the artist's mastery of decorative design elements characteristic of Renaissance art. The drawing serves as a testament to the importance of preliminary sketches in the artistic process of the period and is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.