Vaas en griffioenen by Nicolas Xavier Willemin

Vaas en griffioenen 1775 - 1797

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pencil drawn

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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watercolor

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historical font

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columned text

"Vaas en griffioenen" (Vase and Griffins) is an etching by Nicolas Xavier Willemin, dated 1775-1797. The artwork depicts a classical urn, with winged griffins positioned at its base. The etching is part of Willemin's series "Recueil de Vases, d’Ornements & de Figures Antiques" (Collection of Vases, Ornaments, and Antique Figures), showcasing the enduring influence of ancient Greek and Roman design on 18th-century art. The artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands.

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