Etienne Delaune (1518-83)
A design for a lidded cup c.1560-80
RCIN 913052
Like the design for a ewer, this drawing by Delaune was probably intended for presentation to a patron. Delaune has envisaged pearls hanging from the cup, and precious stones set into the foot. The knop is a figure of Neptune astride a seahorse, while women with barley-twist legs support the bowl.
