Three Brooches with Winged Snakes at Left and Right and Winged Griffins at Bottom

Daniel Mignot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of intricate heraldic and decorative motifs. The central focus of the image is a large, ornately detailed symmetrical design consisting of floral and geometric elements, topped with a grand crown-like structure. Surrounding this central design are various other intricate, symmetrical motifs, each also incorporating similar decorative elements with floral and geometric aspects. Above this centerpiece are two similar, smaller designs, also with crown-like features and adorned with complex patterns. Flanking the central motif at the bottom are two mythical creatures, each resembling a combination of a bird and a dragon, with long, flowing tails and holding tendrils in their beaks. Below these creatures, on each side, are tiny detailed figures. The background is plain.