Design for a Beetle-Shaped Pendant

1619

Jean Toutin

Associated Names
Jean Toutin

Artist, French, 1578 - 1644

This is a drawing of a large ornamental beetle with intricate patterns on its back. It is surrounded by smaller beetles and human figures. The smaller beetles are simpler in design. Two figures are depicted in the bottom part of the drawing - one under a tree wearing a feathered hat, and another pair engaged in conversation. The drawing is in black and white, emphasizing fine detail reminiscent of early European etchings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving in laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 10.9 x 7.9 cm (4 5/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 11.6 x 8.7 cm (4 9/16 x 3 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2007.45.7

Associated Artworks

This is a drawing with an ornate oval crest at the center featuring intricate floral designs. Below the crest, there is a scene of two figures in a physical struggle, with one figure restraining the other. Another figure stands to the left gesturing towards the entanglement, with a small dog between them. Sparse grass patches and a small object resembling a hat are depicted on the ground. Ornamental, linear motifs frame the drawing, and the date "1618" is inscribed beneath the scene.

Design for a Turtle-Shaped Pendant

Jean Toutin

1618

Three Designs for Jewelry

Jean Toutin

1618

This is a drawing of an emblem with intricate detailing. The top half of the image shows a shield-like design with floral patterns in a symmetrical arrangement, bordered by tendrils, and crowned by a stylized lion or beast's head. Below the central motif, there are two figures in elaborate historical costumes. The figure on the left wears a cap with a hanging tassel and distinctive spectacles, holding an open book. The figure on the right wears a feathered hat, looking back at the other figure and holding an object that resembles an abacus or a ladder. The year 1619 is inscribed near the bottom of the image.

Jewelry Design with a Lion's Head

Jean Toutin

1619

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Christopher Mendez, London); purchased 2007 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in plate: 1619

Wikidata ID

Q76438724

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