Palatial Mantelpiece with Mercury and Hope [recto]

1571

German or Austrian 16th Century

Associated Names
This is a drawing of an ornate architectural design. The drawing depicts an elaborate architectural structure featuring various classical motifs. The structure is richly detailed, showcasing columns topped with intricate capitals, and panels filled with a combination of scrollwork, foliage, and possibly mythical creatures or figures. There are prominent human figures or sculptures integrated into the design, resembling caryatids or decorative statuary. These elements are complemented by additional embellishments like garlands and relief work. The drawing is executed with precise line work and is annotated with a date to the side “A.D.O.M. 1577”.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Mark J. Millard Architectural Collection

  • Dimensions

    Overall (folded): 31.2 x 20.3 cm (12 5/16 x 8 in.)
    overall (unfolded): 31.2 x 41.1 cm (12 5/16 x 16 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1999.8.2.a

Associated Artworks

Palatial Mantelpiece with a Winged Triton [verso]

German 16th Century, Austrian 16th Century

1571


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Claude Kuhn, Basel); purchased 1998 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center in pen and brown ink: Ano.D.O.M / .1.5.7.1.; by later hand, upper right in graphite: 22

Watermarks

Eagle [Briquet 274 (Innsbruck 1566-1571)]

Wikidata ID

Q64572005

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