This is a drawing of an ornamental design. The drawing depicts an elaborately detailed ornamental design featuring mythological and allegorical elements, with intricate scrollwork and human figures. In the upper part, there are seahorses and a crowned shield with clasped hands, underneath the inscription "PER PECCATUM MORS." Below this, a scene involves two entwined figures surrounded by foliage. Further down, the slender ornamental column features putti and another oval medallion with a robed figure.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 1708 × 5119 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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