Vaas met aantal figuren bovenaan c. 1650

This 17th century etching by Georges Tournier depicts a vase with figures sculpted in relief. The figures, which appear to be both male and female, are rendered in a classical style and show a sense of movement and drama. The vase itself is depicted with a high degree of realism, giving the viewer a strong sense of its form and texture. The etching, likely a study of a Roman sculpture, is a fine example of Tournier's skill as a draughtsman and engraver. The piece is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.