Large Pendant, Lower Left and Right Two Winged "Devils" Sitting on Pedestals
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Large Pendant, Lower Left and Right Two Winged "Devils" Sitting on Pedestals is a 1596 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, depicting Playing Card, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two winged creatures sitting on pedestals. They look like devils, but we don't know much about them. The details in this work are interesting because of the way the artist used lines to create texture. The creatures are detailed, with wings and faces that look careful. We can see the pedestals they're sitting on, which adds to the scene. To learn more about this style, look into the technique: engraving.
