Escutcheon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of Escutcheon by M.C. Escher. Six identical decorative metal pieces with floral designs arranged side by side. The pieces have a long vertical oval shape. Each piece features a central heart-shaped cutout surrounded by symmetrical curved lines and shapes. The designs include leaf-like protrusions at the top and bottom. The pieces are placed on a flat surface with a gradient background transitioning from light to dark. The overall design has an intricate, ornate, and symmetrical pattern.