This is a drawing of an intricate piece of jewelry or ornament. The central feature of the image is a large, symmetrical, and elaborate pendant or brooch-like design. This design is highly decorative, consisting of swirling, scroll-like elements, geometric shapes, and small spherical details. At the top, there is a ribbon-like element suggesting that this piece could be hung or worn. The pendant hangs from a delicate chain connecting the two ends of the ribbon. Surrounding this central piece are various smaller decorative elements. The details include floral patterns, ornamental motifs, and…
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Large Pendant, Surrounded by Thirteen Studs

Daniel Mignot (German, active 1593/1596)

1593

Medium
engraving
Classification
Print
Culture
German
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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