Who created "Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques"?

Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques was created by Anonymous, Italian, second half of the 16th century in 16th century.

When was "Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques"?

Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques is Pen and black ink with traces of metalpoint and red chalk.

Is "Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques" in the public domain?

Yes, Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques

Anonymous, Italian, second half of the 16th century

16th century

Medium

Pen and black ink with traces of metalpoint and red chalk

Dimensions

5 13/16 x 15 1/8 in. (14.8 x 38.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Anne and Carl Stern Gift, 1959

Accession Number

59.642.91

Tags

PuttiSatyrsHorses

Art Historical Context

This delicate drawing, *Frieze with Acanthusinceau with Grotesques*, created by an anonymous Italian artist in the second half of 16th century, the ornate decorative style popular during the late Italian Renaissance. Executed in pen and black ink with subtle traces of metalpoint for underdrawing and red chalk soft modeling, the work measures a modest 5 13/16 x 15 1/8 inches. It depicts a flowing frieze of acanthus leaves—classic scrolling vines inspired by ancient Roman motifs—interwoven with whimsical grotesques, including playful putti (chubby infant figures), mischievous satyrs, and dynamic...

Frieze with Acanthus Rinceau with Grotesques

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