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Design for a Beetle-Shaped Pendant, by Jean Toutin, ink, 1619

Design for a Beetle-Shaped Pendant

Jean Toutin

1619

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Design for a Beetle-Shaped Pendant is a 1619 ink by Jean Toutin, a Baroque work, depicting Insect, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean Toutin
When & what style?
1619 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a design for a beetle-shaped pendant. It's an intricate drawing with lots of details. The design is symmetrical and has many small patterns. You can see the artist's skill in the small details. The beetle shape is the main focus of the design. It's drawn with precision and care. To learn more about this type of artwork, look into the technique: engraving.

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