Ornament with Foliage and Birds

Bartolomeus van Lochom after Hans Janssen

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two figures surrounded by intricate floral designs and animals. The image features detailed swirling patterns that fill the frame with vines and flowers. Amongst these, birds can be seen perched on branches. Below, the two figures are depicted in period clothing, facing each other, framed by the floral backdrop. Animals, like a squirrel and a dog, can be spotted within the design. The entire composition is reminiscent of intricate 16th or 17th-century engravings or woodcuts, with a decorative border enclosing the imagery.