Twelve Studs
1584
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1584
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows six fancy chandeliers. They’re all made of swirly metal shapes—like vines and flowers turned into lights. Some have birds perched on them. The lines are sharp and detailed, almost like lace. These designs were used to decorate rich people’s homes in the 1500s. The artist drew them as patterns for metalworkers to copy. Want to see more like this? Try engraving.
