Collection of Various Caprices and New Designs of Cartouches and Ornaments: No. 9
1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1646
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a fancy, swirling frame with a lion’s head at the top. The lines are thick and busy, twisting into leaves and clouds at the bottom. Everything looks carved from stone, with sharp edges and deep shadows. The lion’s mouth is open like it’s roaring, but the face is smooth—no teeth or fur details. The frame sits empty, waiting to hold a coat of arms or a crest. Next, look up Baroque to see how this wild energy fits into that era’s art.
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