Title Page: Large Pendant, Two Winged Imaginary Figures 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
Title Page: Large Pendant, Two Winged Imaginary Figures at Bottom is a 1596 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a fancy metal pendant hanging in the center, surrounded by swirling, symmetrical lines. The pendant has small loops, bells, and ornate shapes that look like they’d dangle or jingle. At the bottom, two strange winged creatures with leafy tails face each other, almost like guardians. The tiny text at the bottom names the artist and year—1596—so this is an old design meant to show off craftsmanship. The lines and shadows create depth, making the metal look almost three-dimensional. If you like this kind of detailed metalwork, look up engraving to see how artists carved these lines.
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