Design for an with Tournament Headdress 1604 - 1656

This drawing by Baccio del Bianco, "Design for an with Tournament Headdress" depicts a detailed headpiece. A helmet with a plume of feathers and a small angel standing atop a series of layered leaves. Drawn in pen and ink and wash, this piece exemplifies del Bianco's attention to intricate detail in the design. It was likely intended for use in a theatrical performance or procession. The piece is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.