Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Animals at Top, and Winged Human Beings at Bottom
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1596
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a black-and-white design of a fancy brooch. At the center is a flower-like shape with a tall stem and small leaves. Around it, two winged creatures with human bodies hold up the top. Below, two more winged figures stand on either side, each holding a small object. At the very top, two strange, bat-like creatures with wings and long tails sit on either side. The brooch’s centerpiece looks like a stylized flower, but it’s actually meant to hold small stones. The artist used fine lines and shading to make the shapes pop. Want to see more like this? Look up engraving.
