Panel of Ornament Inscribed Victoria Augusta
1507
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1507
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing is packed with swirling designs and tiny figures. At the top, two winged angels hold up a banner with the words *Victoria Augusta*. Below them, a fancy shield with a crown sits in the middle, surrounded by leaves and flowers. On the sides, more angels play musical instruments or hold up strange objects like a basket and a tower. The whole scene looks like it’s part of a bigger pattern—maybe for a coat of arms or a decorative panel. The lines are precise, and the details are packed in tight, almost like a puzzle. Next, check out the Renaissance to see how this style fits into that era’s art.
