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Brooch with Tablestones and Winged Griffins Above and at Bottom

Daniel Mignot

1596

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Floral

Dominant colour

Brooch with Tablestones and Winged Griffins Above and at Bottom is a 1596 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Daniel Mignot
When & what style?: 1596 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a fancy black-and-white drawing of a brooch. At the center is a flowery design with lots of sharp points and swirls. Around it, four strange birds with big wings and long beaks stand on the sides. Below, two winged lion-like creatures face each other, with their tails curled up. The tiny details in the metalwork look like they were carved carefully. This style was popular in the 1500s. Want to learn more? Try looking up engraving.