Ornament Fillet
1513
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1513
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print is packed with swirling shapes and strange creatures. At the top, a fancy vase sits between two winged monsters. Below it, tiny figures hold shields, spears, and odd tools. The whole thing looks like a busy, tangled web of lines and symbols. The design is all about balance—each side mirrors the other. The artist used bold black lines on a light background to make everything stand out. If you like this kind of detailed, symbolic art, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.
