Design for an Urn with Garland of Vegetables and Fruit and Medallion with Profile of a Caesar. 1496 - 1528

Giovanni Francesco Penni's "Design for an Urn with Garland of Vegetables and Fruit and Medallion with Profile of a Caesar" is a delicate pen-and-ink drawing, likely a preparatory study for a larger work. The design features a decorative urn, adorned with a lavish garland of vegetables and fruits, and a prominent medallion showcasing the profile of a Caesar. This Renaissance drawing, typical of the era's interest in classical motifs and refined ornamentation, was likely intended for a decorative purpose like a tapestry or a fresco. This work, currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Penni's talent for detailed draftsmanship, especially in his rendering of the delicate garland and the intricate design of the urn.