Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Basket of Flowers and a Garland
1647
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1647
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ornamental Panel Surmounted by a Basket of Flowers and a Garland is a 1647 ink by Michel Dorigny, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a black-and-white print packed with swirling shapes. At the top, a basket of flowers sits between two fancy candleholders. Below it, a shield with a small scene is held up by two winged creatures. The edges are thick with scrolls, leaves, and tiny faces peeking out. The tiny scene inside the shield looks like a quiet moment—maybe a person reading or resting. The whole design feels busy but balanced, like a puzzle put together carefully. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like Dorigny made these sharp, detailed prints.
