Griffins and Two Cupids Crossing Halberds, plate five of Twelve Ornament Panels c. 1505 - 1515
giovanniantoniodabrescia
theartinstituteofchicago
drawing, print, paper, engraving
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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natural stone pattern
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rippled sketch texture
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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hand drawn type
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hand drawn
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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italy
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engraving
"Griffins and Two Cupids Crossing Halberds" is the fifth plate of a set of twelve ornament panels created by Giovanni Antonio da Brescia, a prominent Italian artist of the early 16th century. This intricate woodcut showcases the artist's mastery of detail and use of space. A central urn is surrounded by a lush, fantastical composition, incorporating two cupids holding halberds, griffins, and various grotesques. This masterful example of decorative art was likely intended for use in book illustration or architectural design, reflecting the flourishing artistic trends of the High Renaissance.
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