17th century (first half)
Italy
Object qualities
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Objectillustration: Collection Ornament & Architecture
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Author of the objectAnonymous, Italian, Venetian, 17th century
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumPen and brown ink over leadpoint.
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SizeSheet: 7 3/16 x 10 5/16 in. (18.3 x 26.2 cm)
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Geography details
Italy -
Country today
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Date17th century (first half)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Design for a horizontal panel filled with a meandering acanthus rinceau. In the middle, near the lower edge of the design two snake-like creatures with grotesque heads are depicted.
