Brooch with Table-Stones, Dragons at Top, andWinged Monsters Blowing Horns 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, Dragons at Top, andWinged Monsters Blowing Horns at Bottom is a 1596 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a strange, symmetrical design in black and white. At the center is a tall, spiky plant with a woven basket on top. Around it, two winged dragons curl at the top corners, and at the bottom, two winged monsters blow horns. There are also two vases with flowers hanging from chains on either side. The basket in the middle looks like it might hold something, but it’s empty. The monsters blowing horns are oddly detailed, with feathers and tiny wings. The whole thing feels like a mix of nature and fantasy. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
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