Sketches of Sculptured Decoration. Entablatures and a Frieze with Human, Animal and Floral Ornaments 1620 - 1660

"Sketches of Sculptured Decoration. Entablatures and a Frieze with Human, Animal and Floral Ornaments" is a drawing by Agostino Mitelli, created between 1620 and 1660. The artwork is comprised of six sketches of architectural elements that include floral motifs, human figures, animal heads, and scrollwork. The drawings, done in pen on paper, are examples of Baroque-era decorative design. Mitelli, known for his decorative work, was a prominent Italian artist working in the 17th century. The sketches show Mitelli’s masterful ability to render architectural elements with minute detail.