Kan met een oor in de vorm van een hond 1533 - 1567

This engraving by Enea Vico, dating from the mid-16th century, presents an ornate ewer with a dog-shaped handle, rendered with meticulous detail. The striking contrast between light and shadow, achieved through fine lines, gives the ewer a sculptural presence. Vico uses a dense network of lines to describe the complex ornamentation of the vessel, from the acanthus leaves at the base to the friezes of figures and marine scenes adorning its body. The dog handle, poised as if peering into the ewer's opening, adds a dynamic tension to the otherwise static form. The print invites us to consider the dialogue between form and function, between classical ideals and the natural world. By focusing on line and form, Vico’s print transcends mere representation, engaging with broader aesthetic and intellectual currents of the Renaissance. The structure reflects the era's fascination with classical antiquity and its reinterpretation through a contemporary lens.