Ornamental Foliage, with an Owl and other Birds
1404
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1404
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image is a black-and-white drawing packed with swirling vines, leaves, and flowers. An owl sits in the center, surrounded by birds and strange, curling branches. The lines are sharp and busy, filling every corner with tiny details. The artist used a style that mixes nature with fancy patterns, common in the 1400s. This kind of design was often used to decorate books or buildings. If you like this, look up Renaissance to see more art from this time.
