Fragment of a horizontal frieze with female bust in the center, garlands, anthemia, cut from a plate of border segments 1490 - 1500

This pen-and-ink drawing, created by the Florentine artist Francesco Rosselli between 1490 and 1500, is a fragment of a horizontal frieze. The central motif depicts a female bust within a foliate design. The delicate lines and intricate details create a sense of elegant symmetry, characteristic of Rosselli’s style. The frieze is an example of decorative art typical of the Italian Renaissance, often used as ornamentation for architectural features and furniture. This particular piece, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into Rosselli’s talent for creating captivating decorative designs.