Ornament Panel: Victoria Augusta
1507
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Nicoletto da Modena
Nicoletto da Modena (1490–1569) was an artist, born in Modena.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Ornament Panel: Victoria Augusta is a 1507 ink by Nicoletto da Modena, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print is packed with swirling black lines on a light background. At the top, two small figures sit on a curved ledge, holding up a shield with a deer and a crown. Below them, a face with a crown pops out from a wreath of leaves. More figures and strange shapes fill the sides—some look like they’re holding up buildings or musical instruments. The tiny details are packed tight. Look close: the deer on the shield might hint at a name or symbol. The artist used a sharp tool to carve these lines into metal—every curve is precise. Want to see how this works? Check out engraving.
Nicoletto da Modena (1490–1569) was an artist, born in Modena.
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