Battente Del Portone Del Palazzo Martinengo 1897

Giuseppe Barberis's "Battente Del Portone Del Palazzo Martinengo" (1897) is a detailed illustration of a decorative door knocker. This intricate piece features a central figure of a young boy holding a fruit basket, flanked by two reclining lions. The lions' heads are visible and appear to be gazing up at the boy, adding a sense of dynamism to the composition. This illustration showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of door knockers as functional and decorative objects, highlighting the attention to detail and symbolism found in Renaissance and Baroque art.