Title Plate with Designs for Pendants
1582
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Adriaen Collaert
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Title Plate with Designs for Pendants is a 1582 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows a fancy design for jewelry. Two winged sea creatures float at the top, each holding a person. Below them, a strong man stands on a shield with a snake. The whole thing is framed by swirls and chains, like a necklace. The words at the bottom say this was made in 1582. It’s not a real photo—it’s a drawing cut into metal, called *engraving*. Look up engraving next to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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