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Cartouche

François Collignon after Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornamental cartouche with a ram's head at the top center. The cartouche is elaborately designed with scrolling and leafy elements extending outward from the central ram's head. On either side, there are clusters of foliage or floral designs. The border of the cartouche features curved lines and intricate details. The ram's head has exaggerated curled horns. At the bottom, there are more curling motifs completing the ornate appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1646
Medium
etching
Dimensions
5229 × 2867 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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