Design for Cartouches Decorated with Sea-Shells, Garlands, Foliage, Volutes and Urns
Agostino (Stanzani) Mitelli · Italian
Date: 1609–60
Medium: Leadpoint
Dimensions: 11-1/2 x 7-5/8 in. (29.2 x 19.4 cm) irregular borders
Classification: Drawings
Themes: Cartouches, Garlands, Shells, Urns
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1957
Date range
1609 – 1660
Largest dimension
19.4 cm
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