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Etienne Delaune

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing with an ornamental design featuring human figures and floral motifs. It has a symmetrical layout with human figures on opposite sides of an oval cartouche. The inscription in the cartouche reads "STEPHANUS DE LAVNE INVENTOR EXCIDEBAT ANNO D 1573 IN ARGENTINA." Above the inscription, there is a mask-like face with scrolls and plant motifs. The lower section includes two cherubic figures holding scrolls. The illustration showcases a mixture of human and vegetal forms in a decorative arrangement.

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Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2300 × 3083 px
Public Domain
Yes
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