Three sections (recto); uppermost with a Term and garlands; middle section geometric band; bottom section grotesques and strapwork; (verso) Term with a marine creature and putto 1540 - 1550

This drawing by Andrés de Melgar, dated between 1540 and 1550, showcases the artist's talent for intricate design. The composition is divided into three sections: the top features classical elements like garlands and a term, a mythological figure, while the middle section displays a geometric band. The bottom section features grotesques, or fantastical creatures, and strapwork, a decorative style popular during the Renaissance. This drawing reflects the artistic trends of the period, where ornamentation and decorative elements were highly valued, and it's now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.