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Cartouche

François Collignon after Stefano Della Bella

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate, blank cartouche. The drawing features a highly decorative frame with elaborate, curling scrolls and flourishes around a central blank shield area. The design is symmetrical, with swirls resembling foliage or clouds, and baroque-style embellishments. The lower part of the image contains a thin strip with some text indicating attribution. The drawing has delicate and detailed line work.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1646
Medium
etching
Dimensions
5245 × 2848 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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