Ornament
1602
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1602
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a messy, swirling circle of faces and weird creatures. The center has the name "Mathias Beutler" and the year "1612." Around it, small figures hold spears, shields, and strange masks. Some look like demons or monsters with wings. The tiny faces in the circles might be portraits of people. The whole thing feels like a puzzle—maybe it’s a symbol for something bigger. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints with metal and acid.
