Brooch with Fantasy Creatures Blowing Horns at Top and Winged Griffins at Bottom

Daniel Mignot

National Gallery of Art

This print shows four fantastical creatures surrounding an ornamental design. The central design is a symmetrical, ornate shape featuring intricate scrollwork and decorative elements. It has the shape of a chandelier, with thin, flower-like protrusions on the top, left, and right. Flanking this design, near the upper left and right corners, are two creatures holding long, thin horns, each facing away from the center. They seem to have the legs and tails of horses, with curved backs and small heads. On their backs are small, dragonfly-like creatures. At the bottom of the print are two other creatures, each with large wings and furry legs. They each hold tall vase-like objects in one hand.