Ornament with Grotesque

Master CR

National Gallery of Art

The image shows swirling lines and symmetrical shapes circling around a central diamond shape with a depiction of a horseman. Scroll-like tendrils, floral motifs, and crescent shapes are interwoven in the abstract composition. Figures resembling crouching primates are at the top corners, and elements resembling arranged weapons or heraldic symbols are at the lower corners. Organic and geometric forms combine to create a rich tapestry of interconnectivity and complexity.