Jean Cousin the Elder

Cousin, Jean the Elder

French, c. 1490 - c. 1560

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This is a drawing of an intricate and ornate design. The drawing features elaborate designs with detailed motifs such as mythical figures, swirling patterns, and architectural elements. At the center, there is an oval scene depicting two standing figures engaged in an interaction. Surrounding this central motif are intertwining filigrees with cherubic figures, foliage, and grotesque elements. The perimeter of the design is lined with a border featuring figures in various postures. The shading and line work give the drawing a three-dimensional quality, emphasizing the ornate craftsmanship of the design.
Jean Cousin the Elder, Design for a Burgonet Helmet, c. 1545, pen and black ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper, Woodner Collection, 1993.51.4

Design for a Burgonet Helmet

Jean Cousin the Elder · c. 1545 · pen and black ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1993.51.4

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Livre de Perspective de Jehan Cousin Senonois, Maistre Painctre à Paris

Jean Cousin the Elder · published 1560 · 1 vol: ill: woodcut frontispiece plus 58 woodcuts within text (16 full-page, 5 folding) ·  Accession ID  1985.61.481