Ornament Panel: Two Sphinxes and Two Children Holding Palms

c. 1505/1515

Giovanni Pietro Birago and Zoan Andrea

Associated Names
Giovanni Pietro Birago

Artist, Italian, active 1471 - 1513 or after

Andrea Zoan

Artist, Italian, active c.1475/1519

The image is a vertical, rectangular design featuring a series of symmetrical shapes and intricate lines. The composition includes an abstract arrangement of flowing and swirling shapes with ornamental details. At the top, two animals stand facing each other. Below them, two cherub-like figures support a central pedestal, topped with a vase filled with leaves and tendrils. Lower down, there is a large symmetrical design featuring a central shield-like shape flanked by scrolls and stylized leaves. The entire composition resembles an ornate architectural panel or decorative frieze.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 50 x 8.5 cm (19 11/16 x 3 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1958.8.111

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hind 'Engravings', Vol. 5, p.81, no. 10, State (12)

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1938

  • Hind, Arthur M. Early Italian Engraving; a critical catalogue with complete reproductions of all the prints described. 7 vols. London: Bernard Quaritch Ltd., 1938-1948.

1973

  • Levenson et al. 1973, no.113.

Wikidata ID

Q65226825

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