Ornament with a Cupid, a Satyr, and Grotesque Figures

Master of the Horse Heads

National Gallery of Art

The image features intricate lines and curving shapes forming a complex abstract composition. There is a symmetrical figure at the top with wings and a head resembling a human with dual horns. Below, a central figure blends human and animal features, such as a goat, surrounded by leafy embellishments resembling twisting vines. Among the organic forms are other abstract figures resembling fantastical beasts and cherub-like entities. The pattern suggests a tapestry of mythical figures and natural elements woven together in a dense, decorative artwork.