Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Birds at Top and Devil's- and Angel's-Head 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
Hyacinth-Shaped Brooch with Birds at Top and Devil's- and Angel's-Head at Bottom is a 1596 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a black-and-white engraving of a fancy, ornate brooch. It’s shaped like a tall flower with lots of swirling leaves and small fruits. At the top, two birds perch on the stems, and at the bottom, two faces peek out—one looks like an angel, the other like a devil. The brooch’s design mixes nature with strange details, like the angel and devil faces. It’s a mix of beauty and something a little eerie. The artist used fine lines and shading to make it look three-dimensional. Want to know more? Look up engraving to see how artists like this one created such detailed prints.
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