This is a drawing of an intricate and ornate design. The drawing features elaborate designs with detailed motifs such as mythical figures, swirling patterns, and architectural elements. At the center, there is an oval scene depicting two standing figures engaged in an interaction. Surrounding this central motif are intertwining filigrees with cherubic figures, foliage, and grotesque elements. The perimeter of the design is lined with a border featuring figures in various postures. The shading and line work give the drawing a three-dimensional quality, emphasizing the ornate craftsmanship of…
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Design for a Burgonet Helmet

Jean Cousin the Elder (French, c. 1490 - c. 1560)

c. 1545

Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash over black chalk on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 34.9 x 42 cm (13 3/4 x 16 9/16 in.)
Culture
French
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Woodner 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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