Ornamentele theepot 1780s

Jan Evert Grave’s 1780s etching *Ornamentele theepot* depicts a detailed design for a silver teapot. The intricate ornamentation includes a finial with a flower bud, a garland of flowers, and a decorative spout with a medallion. The inscription at the base of the teapot indicates the maker, and the image itself is typical of the Dutch graphic arts of the late 18th century. This drawing is a testament to the technical skill of Grave, who captured the ornate detail of the design in fine linework. *Ornamentele theepot* is held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, a testament to Dutch history and craftsmanship.