Ornament

Theodor de Bry

Associated Names
Theodor de Bry

Artist, Flemish, 1528 - 1598

The drawing shows an ornate scene with a central medallion featuring figures and decorative motifs. The medallion includes a central figure carrying a sheep, surrounded by a pastoral landscape with trees, a fence, and sheep. The medallion is framed by elaborate designs with winged creatures, ribbon patterns, faces emerging from floral motifs, classical ornamentation, scroll patterns, animal heads, and vegetal forms. The style resembles a detailed etching or engraving from the classical or Renaissance periods. The text "EGO SVM PASTOR BONUS" is inscribed below the medallion, along with the initials "T.B." and "F. ET EX."

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Q64962266

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