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 drawing shows a fancy border with swirling vines and strange animal faces peeking out. In the center, a small scene has a robed figure standing by a lake with a castle in the background. The lines are dark and sharp, making everything look detailed and a little spooky. The border is full of weird, half-animal faces mixed into the leaves—like a mix of lions and humans. The artist used tiny lines to build up the shadows, giving it a textured look. Want to see more like this? Try looking up engraving.
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