Two Brooches with Dragon and Insects at Top and Human Beings with Snake-like Tails atBottom
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Brooches with Dragon and Insects at Top and Human Beings with Snake-like Tails atBottom is a 1596 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two ornate brooch designs. One has a dragon with wings and a long tail, while the other features a human-like figure with a snake tail. Both designs include detailed patterns like swirls, stars, and small decorative shapes. The engraving uses fine lines and shading to create texture, especially in the feathers and scales. The human figure holds a staff and stands between the two brooches, which are labeled with letters. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
