Horizontal Panel Design with Two Male Figures Playing Horns Interspersed between Acanthus Rinceaux

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

Object Information
  • 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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