Design for a Cassone (Recto), Design for a Tomb (Verso) 1530 - 1560
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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natural stone pattern
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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muted colour palette
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ink paper printed
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tea stained
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nude colour palette
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men
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watercolour bleed
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watercolor
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This anonymous drawing from the 16th century is a design for a cassone (a large, decorated chest) on the recto and a tomb on the verso. The front of the chest features a coat of arms surrounded by two winged creatures, a design typical of Renaissance-era decorative arts. The meticulous detail of the drawing and the use of classical motifs like the winged creatures and the ornate scrollwork showcase the refined taste of the period, and the emphasis on design over function in the art of the time.
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