Ornament Panel: Two Sphinxes Supporting Shields

Giovanni Pietro Birago and Zoan Andrea

National Gallery of Art

The image is an elongated, vertically oriented decorative panel with intricate scrollwork, floral motifs, and mythological figures. The upper section features symmetrical patterns resembling an ornate vase with floral elements. The central section displays a detailed botanical-inspired arrangement of leaves and flowers. The lower section shows two winged mythological creatures with human faces and bird features facing each other, with two cherubic figures above them holding onto an oval frame or medallion surrounded by floral designs. The overall style of the piece is classical and baroque.