Head of Medusa
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1551
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a fancy shield shape. At the top, two winged figures hold up a crown with a vase and flowers. Below them, a lion’s head pops out from a wreath. The sides have scrolls and small animals peeking out. Everything is black and white, with sharp lines. The middle lion head is Medusa’s face—it’s the main symbol here. The whole design looks like armor or a coat of arms. Check out how this was made using engraving.
