Two Brooches with Bird and Winged Snake at Top and Griffins with Vases at Bottom
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1596
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows fancy metal designs. At the top, two birds and a snake with wings sit above curved shapes. Below, two griffins hold up vases. The lines are dark and sharp, with some cross-hatching for shadow. The griffins look like lions with eagle wings. The vases they hold are simple but detailed. This style was used for real jewelry designs. Want to see how these designs were made? Look up engraving.
