Who created "Design for a Chalice"?

Design for a Chalice was created by Anonymous, Netherlandish, late 16th century in 16th century.

When was "Design for a Chalice" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "Design for a Chalice"?

Design for a Chalice is Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash.

Is "Design for a Chalice" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for a Chalice is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for a Chalice

Anonymous, Netherlandish, late 16th century

16th century

Medium

Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash

Dimensions

Sheet: 12 11/16 × 8 11/16 in. (32.3 × 22 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Accession Number

51.507.1

Tags

Chalices

Art Historical Context

This delicate *Design for a Chalice created by an anonymous Netherlandish in the late 16 century, offers a glimpse into the ornate world of Renaissance ecclesiastical metalwork. During this period in the Low Countries, amid religious upheavals like the Reformation, Catholic artisans crafted intricate liturgical vessels to adorn altars and symbolize devotion. Chalices, used to hold the Eucharistic wine, were often richly decorated with symbolic motifs, reflecting both spiritual reverence and the era's mastery of decorative arts. Executed in pen and black ink with brush and gray wash on a modes...

Design for a Chalice

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