Ornament with Grotesque
1616
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Ornament with Grotesque is a 1616 ink by Master CR, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a black-and-white design with swirling vines, strange faces, and odd animals. The shapes twist together like tangled roots, with a few small human figures mixed in. Some parts look like flowers or fruit, while others are just wild, curvy lines. The mix of real and imaginary creatures was common in Baroque art to show hidden meanings. This style loved drama and fancy details. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
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