Design for Two Vases, Two Coats of Arms, and a Bull (recto) Several Line Borders (verso)
1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1504
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows four things: a bull standing alone, two fancy vases with handles and carved details, and two coat-of-arms designs with swirling scrolls and a face in the middle. The lines are light and sketchy, like a quick study rather than a finished work. The paper has a yellowish tint, and the whole thing looks like it’s been handled a lot over time. The coat-of-arms designs include a bird perched on top, which was often used to show family symbols in the 1500s. The vases have small figures and patterns carved into them, giving them a rich, decorative look. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
