Ornament
1563
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1563
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a tall, narrow design carved into a flat surface. At the top, there’s a fancy scroll with tiny buildings and swirls. Below it, two round scenes sit side by side: one with a ship on water, the other with a woman holding a baby. The edges are packed with swirls, leaves, and faces peeking out. Everything is black and white, with thick lines and shadows. The artist signed it at the bottom, but the words are in old Latin. The whole thing looks like it was made to decorate something, maybe a book or a wall. If you like this style, check out more about engraving.