Ornament Fillet

Daniel Hopfer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Ornament fillet by Daniel Hopfer. Black and white drawing on off-white background. The drawing is vertically oriented and rectangular with rounded corners. It features a complex arrangement of symmetrical designs. At the top, a bowl with flames is flanked by two birds. Below, two humanoid figures with tails and wings support a bowl. The next section includes four circular designs with various creatures. Further down, a rectangle with animals inside is supported by a winged creature. At the bottom, two mermaids sit on sea creatures playing musical instruments. The entire design is ornate with curves, lines, and shapes. The image includes the number 8 at the bottom.