Brooch with Fantasy Creatures Blowing Horns at Top and Winged Griffins at Bottom

1596

Daniel Mignot

Associated Names
Daniel Mignot

Artist, German, active 1593/1596

This print shows four fantastical creatures surrounding an ornamental design. The central design is a symmetrical, ornate shape featuring intricate scrollwork and decorative elements. It has the shape of a chandelier, with thin, flower-like protrusions on the top, left, and right. Flanking this design, near the upper left and right corners, are two creatures holding long, thin horns, each facing away from the center. They seem to have the legs and tails of horses, with curved backs and small heads. On their backs are small, dragonfly-like creatures. At the bottom of the print are two other creatures, each with large wings and furry legs. They each hold tall vase-like objects in one hand.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.189

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 53, 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

Q65071683

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