Horizontal Panel Design with a Sphinx, Two Putti and a Lionesque Fantastical Creature Interspersed Between Acanthus Rinceaux.

Anonymous, Italian, Venetian, 17th century Italian

In the manner of Polifilo Giancarli Italian

17th century (first half)

Not on view

Design for a horizontal panel filled with a meandering acanthus rinceau. On the top left a sphinx is depicted with a putto holding a flag riding on its back. On the top left another sphinx-like creature with the head of a lion holds on to the sphinx's tail of acanthus leaves. Below a second putto, whose lower body consists of acanthus leaves, is holding on to the tail as well.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Horizontal Panel Design with a Sphinx, Two Putti and a Lionesque Fantastical Creature Interspersed Between Acanthus Rinceaux.
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, Venetian, 17th century
Artist: In the manner of Polifilo Giancarli (active in Venice ca. 1600–1625)
Date: 17th century (first half)
Medium: Pen and brown ink over leadpoint
Dimensions: Sheet: 7 3/16 x 10 1/4 in. (18.3 x 26 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1962
Object Number: 66.602.11(12)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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