Coat of Arms of a Cardinal of the Sampieri Family 1590 - 1595

This pen and ink drawing by Agostino Carracci, dated between 1590-1595, depicts the coat of arms of a Cardinal of the Sampieri family. The drawing, in the style of Mannerism, shows a heraldic Greyhound enclosed in a decorative frame. The frame is topped with a coronet and surrounded by ornate tasselled cords, emphasizing the status and grandeur associated with the Sampieri family. The drawing, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, showcases Carracci's skill in depicting intricate details, particularly the textural quality of the tassels.