Pendant with Two Double Crosses, Surrounded by Four Diamond-Shaped Stones, Five Table-Stones, and Thirteen Pearls
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1584
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a fancy necklace design with two large crosses at the center. Around them are four diamond shapes, five rectangular stones, and thirteen pearls hanging from loops. The whole piece is tied together with swirling ropes and tassels at the ends. The detail work uses small lines to create shadows, making the stones and pearls look three-dimensional. This style was common in Renaissance jewelry sketches. Next, look up engraving to see how artists use metal plates to make these precise prints.
