Large Pendant with Three Drops Below, Surrounded by Fifteen Different Studs
1593
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1593
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a small, detailed engraving with a big circular shape at the center. Around it sit three teardrop drops and fifteen smaller studs with different patterns. The lines are crisp and precise. This is a jewelry design print, not meant for wear. It shows how goldsmiths planned fancy pieces back in the 1500s. The artist used cross-hatching to create shadows and depth in the metal. Try looking up Daniel Mignot next.
