Pendant Design with a Sea Monster Carrying a Woman on a Shell Flanked by a Triton and a Man with an Oar 1582

Adriaen Collaert's "Pendant Design with a Sea Monster Carrying a Woman on a Shell Flanked by a Triton and a Man with an Oar" (1582) is a detailed etching that exemplifies the intricate and fantastical designs popular in the late Renaissance period. This design, intended for jewelry or other decorative objects, features a mythical sea monster carrying a woman on a shell, while a triton with a conch shell and a man holding an oar flank them. The elaborate ornamentation and intricate details of the pendant are characteristic of Collaert's work, a prominent figure in the Flemish Mannerist style. This print reflects the fascination with mythological creatures and the pursuit of elaborate decorative designs during that era.