Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments:  No. 6

Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No. 6

Stefano Della Bella

1646

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a detailed drawing of a shield with a crown on top. The shield has six spheres on it and is surrounded by two cherubs, one on each side, who are holding a lion. The bottom of the image has an ornate design with leaves and a face in the center. The drawing is very detailed and has a lot of texture, with many different lines and patterns. The use of shading and shadow gives the image depth and dimension. This style of drawing is reminiscent of the Baroque movement.

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