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Friezes with Birds, Flowers and Meandering Wreaths and Scrolls (6)

Frieze with a decorative pattern made up out of very delicate, stylized vegetal rinceaux combined with flowers, peapods and strapwork. In the center of the frieze a large flower has been placed, surrounded by a ring of strapwork. On both sides, a bird of prey has been placed standing on the rinceaux with its wings spread.

Credit: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund 1950

c. 1600-1617
Etching
7.3 x 21.7cm
50.562.102(6)
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019

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