Horizontal Panel Design with Two Male Figures Playing Horns 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 with a meandering rinceau. In the center of a large scroll two male figures are depicted whose lower bodies consist out of acanthus leaves. They are both directed to the right and blow on curved, horn-like instruments.

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Horizontal Panel Design with Two Male Figures Playing Horns 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 1/4 x 10 5/16 in. (18.4 x 26.2 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1962
Object Number: 66.602.11(21)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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