Ornamenten met slangen en een Medusakop 1714

"Ornamenten met slangen en een Medusakop" is a 1714 etching by Maximilian Joseph Limpach, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a series of decorative elements featuring the Gorgon Medusa's head encircled by snakes, a motif often associated with danger and protection. The intricate composition also includes snake-like tendrils, highlighting the artist's interest in both the grotesque and the decorative. This piece exemplifies the influence of Mannerist and Baroque styles prevalent in 18th-century art, characterized by their intricate detail and symbolic imagery.