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Title

Panel of Ornament with Two Sirens

Artist

Lucas Van Leyden

Physical Description

This print depicts an ornamental design. The central axis of the design is composed of a fanciful stand with a nude winged boy holding a trident, seen from the back, seated on the top. A pair of sirens holding small banners flank the base, and a pair of hybrid sphinx-like creatures perch near the top. The letter "L" appears in the center of the stand and the date "1528" is inscribed in the base.

Artist Life Dates

1494-1533

Century

16th century

Object Creation Date

1528

Accession Number

1960/2.134

Medium and Support

engraving on paper

relevance

rank 24.73230

Primary Keywords

copper engraving (printing process)

engravings

grotesques

intaglio printing

leyden (inhabited place)

mermaids

ornament