Ornament Design 1600 - 1700

This anonymous 17th-century drawing depicts a design for an ornament, likely meant to be used in decorative arts. The elaborate, swirling design features a central motif of a grotesque face surrounded by intricate scrolls and a seashell, all rendered in shades of grey against a darker background. The detail and precision of the lines suggest the artist's mastery of the decorative arts, making this drawing a compelling example of ornamentation from the period.