Ornament Panel: Two Children Wearing Helmets
1510
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1510
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image is a long, narrow print packed with tiny details. At the bottom, two kids wear helmets and sit next to a fancy vase. Above them, more vases and strange, swirling shapes fill the space. The lines are sharp and dark, making everything look carved into the page. The artist used lots of small lines to build up shadows and shapes. This was a common trick back then. Want to see how this style fits into the bigger picture? Check out the Renaissance movement.
