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The image shows an intricate decorative design with several medallion-like illustrations, acanthus leaves, a sculpted portrait of a woman's face, shell-like ornamentation, foliage designs, a pastoral landscape, a body of water, framing elements, classical figures, and ornate borders. The composition is highly detailed with rich textures, blending nature, human portraiture, and ornamental scrollwork in a Baroque style.
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The image shows an intricate decorative design with several medallion-like illustrations, acanthus leaves, a sculpted portrait of a woman's face, shell-like ornamentation, foliage designs, a pastoral landscape, a body of water, framing elements, classical figures, and ornate borders. The composition is highly detailed with rich textures, blending nature, human portraiture, and ornamental scrollwork in a Baroque style.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Headpiece in the Form of a Fan

Agostino Carracci

Date
c. 1589/1595
Medium
engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.1.3
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1551 to 1600
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Bolognese
  • Landscape
  • Woman
  • Male figure
  • Portrait
  • Cherub

NGA object ID 55118. 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.