When was "Two small goblets superimposed in reverse" created?

This artwork was created published 1579.

What medium is "Two small goblets superimposed in reverse"?

Two small goblets superimposed in reverse is engraving.

Is "Two small goblets superimposed in reverse" in the public domain?

Yes, Two small goblets superimposed in reverse is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Two small goblets superimposed in reverse

Q: Who created "Two small goblets superimposed in reverse"?

Two small goblets superimposed in reverse was created by Georg Wechter I in published 1579.

Georg Wechter I

published 1579

Medium

engraving

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Rosenwald Collection

Accession Number

1943.3.8392

Art Historical Context

Georg Wechter I, a German engraver of the late Renaissance, created *Two Small Goblets Superimposed in Reverse* in 157. This intricate engraving, housed in the National Gallery of's Rosenwald Collection ( CG-E), exemplifies the period's fascination with ornamental designs for luxury metalwork. Wechter, part of a noted family of artists in Nuremberg, specialized in prints that served as pattern books for goldsmiths and silversmiths, bridging art and craft. The composition cleverly overlays two goblets in mirror-image fashion, showcasing the precision of engraving—a technique where a burin carv...

Two small goblets superimposed in reverse

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