Niche in the Form of a Cartouche from Veelderleij Veranderinghe van grotissen ende Compertimenten...Libro Primo 1556
johannesvandoetecumi
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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toned paper
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pen drawing
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mechanical pen drawing
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book
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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limited contrast and shading
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pen work
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pencil art
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marker colouring
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male-nude
This 1556 engraving by Johannes van Doetecum I, titled "Niche in the Form of a Cartouche," depicts a complex architectural design filled with grotesque figures and ornamentation. The cartouche, a decorative element resembling a scroll, is framed by intricate architectural forms and populated by fantastical creatures, including winged putti, satyrs, and hybrid beings. The work exemplifies the popularity of grotesque imagery in Renaissance art, a style that often incorporated fantastic and humorous elements.
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