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Design for Acanthus Rinceaux with Animals and Birds

Design for Acanthus Rinceaux with Animals and Birds by Giulio Romano, Italian, 1499–1546

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

Rights

Public Domain

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.

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