Design for a large Vase or Ewer representing 'Air', Plate 2 from: 'Neu inventierte Vasi auf die neueste manier' 1745 - 1755

This etching by Jacob Gottlieb Thelot is a design for a large vase or ewer that represents the element of "Air." Created between 1745-1755, it features a stylized vase with wings and a base adorned with cherubs. The design is characterized by intricate, swirling, organic details which evoke the feeling of air in motion. This piece is a testament to the Rococo style's fascination with nature and delicate, asymmetrical forms. The image, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a captivating example of Thelot's mastery of the etching technique and his exploration of Rococo design principles.