Design for Ornamental Border with Foliage, Putti and a Lion's Head 1535 - 1607

"Design for Ornamental Border with Foliage, Putti and a Lion's Head" is a drawing created by Alessandro Allori in the late 16th century. The drawing, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a detailed design for an ornamental border. The design features a series of cherubic figures, or putti, intricately intertwined with foliage and topped with a lion's head. Allori, a prominent Mannerist artist, is known for his intricate designs, evident in this drawing that would have been used to embellish an object or architectural space. The drawing's delicate lines and elegant composition highlight the artistic trends of the late Renaissance period.