Urn with the Representation of the Salvation of Lot

This architectural study depicts a neoclassical urn rendered in brown ink on prepared paper. The vessel features a domed, lidded upper chamber supported by a cylindrical body decorated with a frieze of classical figures—likely depicting the biblical narrative of Lot's escape from Sodom. The design exemplifies 19th-century revival aesthetics, combining antique form with historical subject matter. The methodical linework and precise proportions reflect academic training in architectural and decorative design, traditions rooted in Renaissance study of ancient precedent. Such drawings served as preparatory studies for actual metalwork, ceramics, or architectural ornament, functioning as both artistic record and manufacturing guide.