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Ornament in Hexagonal Shape

c. 1480/1510

Circle of Francesco Francia

Associated Names

Italian 15th Century

Artist

Francesco Francia

Related Artist, Bolognese, c. 1450/1453 - 1517

This is a drawing of an ornamental floral design. The image shows a central floral motif resembling a flower with radiating petals, surrounded by swirling leaf patterns. The background is dark, contrasting with the lighter line work of the floral design. The drawing's borders are uneven and have an antique appearance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

niello print
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 2 x 4.3 cm (13/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.3.6690

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1973

Prints of the Italian Renaissance, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1973, no. 20.

Bibliography

1973

Levenson et al. 1973, B-7.

Wikidata ID

Q65019270

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