Design for Acanthus Rinceaux with Animals and Birds
Giulio Romano, Italian, 1499â1546
1524â46
Medium
ornament
Classification
ornament
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1911-28-418
About this artwork
Symmetrical arrangement of interlaced acanthus rinceaux interspersed with animals and birds. Included are salamanders and eagles which are possible references to Federico Gonzaga and family who were important patrons of Giulio Romano.