Friezes with Birds, Flowers and Meandering Wreaths and Scrolls (6) by Theodor Bang

Friezes with Birds, Flowers and Meandering Wreaths and Scrolls (6) 1600 - 1620

drawing, print

drawing

pen drawing

neat line work

print

pen illustration

pen sketch

bird

flower

ink line art

linework heavy

pen-ink sketch

thin linework

pen work

doodle art

Theodor Bang’s “Friezes with Birds, Flowers and Meandering Wreaths and Scrolls (6)” (1600-1620) is a detailed, intricate engraving that exemplifies the Mannerist style in its use of stylized, asymmetrical designs. Birds and floral elements are depicted within a winding, serpentine pattern of foliage and scrolls. The artist’s meticulous attention to detail and the overall dynamic composition create a striking visual experience. The engraving is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.