Large Pendant with Two Double Crosses, Surrounded by Six Large and Sixteen Small Table-Stones

Large Pendant with Two Double Crosses, Surrounded by Six Large and Sixteen Small Table-Stones

Daniel Mignot

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a fancy chandelier. It has lots of small lights shaped like boxes and big circles. Curly ropes hang from the sides, ending in little knots. At the bottom, two small figures hold the ropes. The center piece looks like two X shapes stacked. The artist used lines to fill in shadows, making it pop off the page. Check out how engraving works to see how this was made.

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