Artwork
Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Animals at Top, and Winged Human Beings at Bottom
Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Animals at Top, and Winged Human Beings at Bottom is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Daniel Mignot. It dates from 1596 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving, created by Daniel Mignot in 1596, depicts a decorative brooch design.
Subject & Meaning
The brooch features a central flower-like motif with a stem and leaves, surrounded by winged human figures and fantastical creatures, likely symbolizing ornate jewelry design.
Technique & Style
Mignot employed fine lines and shading to create depth and texture, characteristic of engraving techniques.
History & Provenance
The work is dated to 1596, indicating its origin in the late Renaissance period.
Artist & collection
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