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This is a drawing of an ornate architectural cartouche featuring a bust. The drawing depicts a classical decorative element, comprised of an embellished frame or shield. Within the center of the cartouche is an engraved depiction of a bust, set against a background with subtle details. The cartouche is surrounded by decorative scrollwork and intricately carved embellishments, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship. The use of shading and line work details suggest depth and texture throughout the design.
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This is a drawing of an ornate architectural cartouche featuring a bust. The drawing depicts a classical decorative element, comprised of an embellished frame or shield. Within the center of the cartouche is an engraved depiction of a bust, set against a background with subtle details. The cartouche is surrounded by decorative scrollwork and intricately carved embellishments, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship. The use of shading and line work details suggest depth and texture throughout the design.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Architectural Motif with Bust and Two Lamps

Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti

Date
c. 1690
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 11.1 x 8.6 cm (4 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.) sheet: 17.4 x 12.1 cm (6 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1997.10.5
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Vari Capricii di Fughe Inventate et intagliate da Carlo Buffagnotti

Subjects and terms

  • Italian
  • etching
  • detail and ornament
  • architecture
Provenance

(Bernard Quaritch Ltd.); purchased by NGA, 1997.

Inscription

upper left in plate: A; lower left in plate: C.o B.I:S:; by later hand, lower right in pen and brown ink: 14; by later hand, lower center in graphite: Buffagnotti di Bologna

NGA object ID 102371. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.