Monumental Vase with Anthropomorphic Figures after 1746

This pen and ink drawing by Jacques François Joseph Saly depicts a monumental vase adorned with anthropomorphic figures. The vase is decorated with a bearded face, and the upper body of two figures are shown emerging from the decorative foliage. The figures appear to be holding up the vase with their hands. The composition is centered on the vase, which is rendered with precise detail. The image serves as a design for a decorative, ornate vase, with the artist's signature at the top right. The artist's interest in classical motifs is evident in the design, making it a significant example of the Rococo style. This drawing is a testament to the artistic sensibility of the 18th century, highlighting the desire for decorative ornamentation.