Large Pendant, Winged Fantasy Creature Holding Two Snakes

1596

Daniel Mignot

Associated Names
Daniel Mignot

Artist, German, active 1593/1596

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.173

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 45, State i/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65071649

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