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Decorative Motifs with Garlands (verso)

Gerrit van Honthorst

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two decorated panels or frames. The image shows two adjacent vertical panels, each adorned with lavish floral and ornamental designs. Each panel features a central circular medallion that contains a figure. The left panel depicts a seated figure holding a staff, surrounded by a circular garland of flowers, beneath an elaborate canopy of decorative chains or drapes. The right panel features a similar composition, with a seated figure and possible infant or smaller figure amidst floral embellishments, again under an ornate canopy. Below these medallions, various sketches of objects are drawn, including a helmet or ornate dish. The overall color palette consists of muted tones and sketchy outlines.

Artwork Details

Date
1620s
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash on brown paper
Dimensions
3792 × 4416 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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