Brooch with Table-Stones, Butterflies at Top, and Peacocks and Hermes at Bottom
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Brooch with Table-Stones, Butterflies at Top, and Peacocks and Hermes at Bottom is a 1596 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a fancy brooch shaped like a flower. The centerpiece is a tall, spiky bloom with a woven, lattice-like stem. Around it, smaller buds and leaves add detail, while two butterflies perch at the top. The bottom of the brooch has two peacocks with spread tails and a small figure with winged sandals—likely Hermes. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the metalwork. Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this made precise, detailed prints.
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