Jewelry Design with a Lion's Head
1619
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1619
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jewelry Design with a Lion's Head is a 1619 ink by Jean Toutin, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two men in fancy hats arguing over a fancy piece of jewelry. One points at a lion’s-head design with swirling patterns, while the other holds a tool, maybe a magnifying glass or a stylus. The jewelry itself looks like a brooch or pendant, with a crown on top and tiny dots scattered across the metal. The year 1619 is marked in the corner, and the whole scene feels like a story—maybe about craftsmanship or rivalry. The intricate lines and shadows make the metal look real, even though it’s just ink on paper. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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