Title-Page: Brooch, Snail-like Animals Above, Centaurs with Banners at Bottom

1596

Daniel Mignot

Associated Names
Daniel Mignot

Artist, German, active 1593/1596

This is a drawing of an intricate design with fantastical creatures. The central piece is a symmetrical pattern resembling a stylized, ornate cartouche or decorative architectural element with curling foliage and scrollwork. Above this design, two mythical bird-like creatures with snail shells for bodies flit around, with elongated beaks and trailing ribbons. Below the central design, two hybrid creatures, a mix of a humanoid upper body and hooved lower body, resembling centaurs but with a more serpentine and fantastical nature, hold long lances. The creatures appear poised and dynamic. The drawing is finely detailed, capturing a sense of whimsy and precision. The bottom of the drawing includes a line of Latin text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.185

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 49, State i/iii


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

Q65071675

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