Design for a large Vase representing 'Earth', Plate 3 from: 'Neu inventierte Vasi auf die neueste manier' 1750 - 1756

Jacob Gottlieb Thelot's "Design for a Large Vase Representing 'Earth'" is a detailed etching from his publication "Neu inventierte Vasi auf die neueste manier." The design is an elaborate Rococo-style vase inspired by nature. The vase itself is depicted as a tree trunk, with swirling, organic forms and a leafy top, symbolizing the earth. The figures of two cherubs at the top add a whimsical touch and further emphasize the vase's naturalism. The etching is an example of the Rococo aesthetic that dominated European decorative arts during the 18th century.