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This is a drawing of an ornate architectural design. The image features a detailed illustration of a decorative, baroque-style cartouche with an empty central oval space, surrounded by elaborate swirling acanthus leaves and scrollwork. The lines are intricately drawn, highlighting the elegant curves and intricate detail of the ornamentation. The lower part of the image shows a rectangular panel with parallel lines, suggesting a base or an architectural frieze. The composition showcases the complexity and intricacy typical of classical decorative art.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Architectural Motif with Three Shields
Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti
- Date
- c. 1690
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- plate: 11.3 x 9.4 cm (4 7/16 x 3 11/16 in.) sheet: 17.3 x 12.4 cm (6 13/16 x 4 7/8 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1997.10.11
- Credit line
- Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
- Time span
- 1651 to 1700
- Department
- CG-E
Portfolio and series
- Series
- Vari Capricii di Fughe Inventate et intagliate da Carlo Buffagnotti
Subjects and terms
- Italian
- etching
- detail and ornament
- architecture
Inscription
by later hand, lower right in graphite: Buffagnotti di Bologna
NGA object ID 102377. 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.