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Brooch with Tablestones and Winged Griffins Above and at Bottom

1596

Daniel Mignot

Associated Names

Daniel Mignot

Artist, German, active 1593/1596

This is a detailed and symmetrical ornamental design featuring a central floral or star-shaped motif surrounded by interwoven geometric lines and curves. Two stylized birds are placed at the top corners, while two mythical creatures resembling dragons or griffons are positioned at the bottom corners.

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Artwork overview

Medium

engraving
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number

1948.11.186
Catalogue Raisonné

Hollstein, no. 50, State only

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

Q65071677

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