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Goldsmith's Ornament in Square

Christollien, M.

1640

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Floral Floral Pattern

Dominant colour

Goldsmith's Ornament in Square is a 1640 ink by Christollien, M., a Renaissance work, depicting Floral Pattern, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Christollien, M.
When & what style?: 1640 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a detailed ornament in a square frame. It's an engraving, which means it was made by carving a design into a metal plate. The artist used fine lines to create texture and pattern, which is interesting because it shows a lot of skill and attention to detail. To learn more about this kind of artwork, look up the technique: engraving.