Who painted Large Pendant with Three Drops Below?

Large Pendant with Three Drops Below was painted by Daniel Mignot in 1593.

Where can I see Large Pendant with Three Drops Below?

Large Pendant with Three Drops Below is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Large Pendant with Three Drops Below?

Large Pendant with Three Drops Below is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Large Pendant with Three Drops Below

Daniel Mignot , 1593

Large Pendant with Three Drops Below is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Daniel Mignot. It dates from 1593 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Large Pendant with Three Drops Below is an engraving produced in 1593 by the French artist Daniel Mignot. Executed as a print, the design functions as a detailed drawing intended for metalworkers who would translate the image into a suspended ornamental object.

Subject & Meaning

Small putti, rendered as cherubic figures, appear to support sections of the design, while birds and other fanciful shapes add a playful, allegorical dimension.

The composition depicts a suspended ornamental form composed of a central pendant from which three large teardrop shapes descend. Around the central motif a profusion of scrolling foliage, stylised flowers, and assorted ornamental motifs fill the space. Small putti, rendered as cherubic figures, appear to support sections of the design, while birds and other fanciful shapes add a playful, allegorical dimension.

Technique & Style

Mignot’s image was created by engraving a metal plate with a burin, producing crisp, incised lines that convey intricate detail. The linear precision of the engraving allows for a clear presentation of the ornamental patterns, emphasizing the decorative vocabulary of late‑Renaissance metalwork design.

History & Provenance

The engraving was produced as a workshop drawing for craftsmen, a common practice in the late sixteenth century to disseminate designs for luxury objects. No specific patron or subsequent ownership record is documented, and the print survives as a representative example of Mignot’s contribution to ornamental design.