Daniel Mignot

German, active 1593/1596

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The image features swirling lines, scrolls, and geometric shapes arranged in a balanced composition. Abstract flourishes and embellishments evoke the image of exotic birds and mythical creatures. Two bird-like figures are depicted with long, elaborate tails that intertwine with floral motifs. Symmetrical, abstract patterns resemble ornate crowns or ceremonial masks. At the bottom, mythical creatures resembling dragons with wings and long tails are positioned on either side of a central decorative motif. These shapes and connections create a cohesive design, emphasizing a fantastical theme.
Daniel Mignot, Two Brooches with Bird and Winged Snake at Top and Griffins with Vases at Bottom, 1596, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.202

Two Brooches with Bird and Winged Snake at Top and Griffins with Vases at Bottom

Daniel Mignot · 1596 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1948.11.202

The image displays a collection of intricate and abstract shapes. It includes curving lines, clustered geometric patterns, and swirling motifs resembling feathery plumes or tails. The forms can be compared to ornate designs mimicking natural elements like feathers, flowers, and mythical creatures. The decoration includes stylized leaves, stars, and fantastical creatures with elongated bodies resembling dragons or serpents. Small winged figures intertwine with the ornamental patterns, creating a sense of whimsical embellishment. Overall, the image presents an elaborate tapestry of abstract forms reminiscent of historical decorative patterns found in engravings or manuscripts.
Daniel Mignot, Two Brooches with Dragon and Insects at Top and Human Beings with Snake-like Tails atBottom, 1596, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.201

Two Brooches with Dragon and Insects at Top and Human Beings with Snake-like Tails atBottom

Daniel Mignot · 1596 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1948.11.201

The image shows swirling lines and curved shapes at the center, extending outward with symmetrical motifs surrounding them. At the top are two creatures resembling dragons or winged serpents. To the sides are ornamental vases with stylized floral arrangements. Below are hybrid creatures with human torsos and serpentine tails playing musical instruments. The design merges elements of fantasy and nature into an elaborate abstraction.
Daniel Mignot, Brooch with Table-Stones, Dragons at Top, andWinged Monsters Blowing Horns at Bottom, 1596, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.194

Brooch with Table-Stones, Dragons at Top, andWinged Monsters Blowing Horns at Bottom

Daniel Mignot · 1596 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1948.11.194

The image features swirling lines and curvilinear shapes forming an abstract symmetrical pattern. The central motif resembles an ornate chandelier with decorative elements similar to flower petals and foliage. Ribbons twist and loop around the composition, enhancing its complexity, while pendant-like ornaments hang beneath. The design could be compared to a decorative piece in a grand ballroom or on a luxurious garment.
Daniel Mignot, Large Pendant, Lower Left and Right Two Bunches of Grass and Fruit, 1596, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.218

Large Pendant, Lower Left and Right Two Bunches of Grass and Fruit

Daniel Mignot · 1596 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1948.11.218

The image displays intricate formations of intersecting lines creating symmetrical patterns resembling ornamental crosses with geometric and floral motifs. The designs crown stylized arrangements with pointed sections at the top. Surrounding this are flowing lines with pointed ends resembling foliate designs or star-sprouting branches. Two winged creatures, fanciful hybrids between birds and dragons, are depicted below and to the sides.
Daniel Mignot, Three Brooches with Fantasy Birds at Left, Right, and Bottom, 1596, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.200

Three Brooches with Fantasy Birds at Left, Right, and Bottom

Daniel Mignot · 1596 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1948.11.200

This is a drawing of an intricate symmetrical design. The full-description depicts a highly detailed ornamental composition centered around a rectangular frame filled with depictions of mythological figures and decorative motifs. At the top, a ribbon with tassels elegantly drapes above the frame. Within the frame, at the top center, a figure is depicted standing, surrounded by ornamental foliage and decorative flourishes. Flanking this central figure, smaller figures are positioned symmetrically, adding to the harmonious balance of the design. Various elements such as blooms, urns, and swirling vines create a sense of abundance and elaboration. The piece is a celebration of classical ornamentation, reflecting a style that is meticulous in its detailing and harmonious in its layout.
Daniel Mignot, Large Pendant, Three Nude Women with Twigs at Centre, 1596, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.164

Large Pendant, Three Nude Women with Twigs at Centre

Daniel Mignot · 1596 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1948.11.164

The image shows a central composition of intricate lines and symmetrical shapes forming a complex abstract pattern. The design includes stylized human figures and floral motifs resembling a decorative piece, with bow-like elements cascading on either side. There are mythical creatures resembling winged dragons at the base, adding an ornamental touch.
Daniel Mignot, Large Pendant, Victory Flanked by Two Herms at Centre, 1596, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.170

Large Pendant, Victory Flanked by Two Herms at Centre

Daniel Mignot · 1596 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1948.11.170

The image depicts intricate geometric patterns intertwining with elaborate lines forming an abstract composition at the center. Surrounding the central pattern, two dragon-like creatures with elongated tails and detailed wings hover at the top corners. Below, two smaller dragon-like figures stand on hind legs with floral elements sprouting from their backs. On either side of the central design, two symmetrical elements resemble dragonflies.
Daniel Mignot, Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Dragons at Top, and Griffins at Bottom, 1596, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.188

Brooch with Table-Stones, Winged Dragons at Top, and Griffins at Bottom

Daniel Mignot · 1596 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1948.11.188

This is a drawing of intricate heraldic and decorative motifs. The central focus of the image is a large, ornately detailed symmetrical design consisting of floral and geometric elements, topped with a grand crown-like structure. Surrounding this central design are various other intricate, symmetrical motifs, each also incorporating similar decorative elements with floral and geometric aspects. Above this centerpiece are two similar, smaller designs, also with crown-like features and adorned with complex patterns. Flanking the central motif at the bottom are two mythical creatures, each resembling a combination of a bird and a dragon, with long, flowing tails and holding tendrils in their beaks. Below these creatures, on each side, are tiny detailed figures. The background is plain.
Daniel Mignot, Three Brooches with Winged Snakes at Left and Right and Winged Griffins at Bottom, 1596, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.196

Three Brooches with Winged Snakes at Left and Right and Winged Griffins at Bottom

Daniel Mignot · 1596 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1948.11.196

The image features an ornate symmetrical design with fantastical creatures and decorative elements. The central arrangement includes two winged lion-like creatures at the base, a central figure with a human-bird hybrid appearance, surrounded by foliage and other motifs. Various decorative elements like birds, urns, and scrolls are intricately detailed in black ink on a textured background. Winding ribbons arch at the top of the composition.
Daniel Mignot, Large Pendant, Winged Fantasy Creature Holding Two Snakes, 1596, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1948.11.173

Large Pendant, Winged Fantasy Creature Holding Two Snakes

Daniel Mignot · 1596 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1948.11.173