Horizontal Panel Collection
"Exploring the Intricate Beauty of Horizontal Panels: From Nude Boys to Medallions and Chimeras" Delve into the captivating world of horizontal panels
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"Exploring the Intricate Beauty of Horizontal Panels: From Nude Boys to Medallions and Chimeras" Delve into the captivating world of horizontal panels, where artistry and imagination intertwine. In one panel, two nude boys are gracefully surrounded by delicate tendrils, their youthful innocence captured in strokes of exquisite detail. Another panel boasts two medallions adorned with intricate designs containing Cupid himself, symbolizing love's eternal presence. Transporting us back to 1544, an awe-inspiring horizontal panel showcases a majestic eagle flanked by two genii. The scene is further enhanced as these mythical creatures ride chimeras, evoking a sense of power and mystique that captivates the viewer's gaze. Moving forward in time to ca 1655, we encounter an enchanting engraving titled "Hearing Auditus Quinque Sensuum. " This horizontal panel invites us to explore our senses through its mesmerizing depiction. As we observe closely, we witness two tritons with foliate tails skillfully playing horns - a symphony for both the eyes and ears. A frieze adorned with grotesques wearing whimple crowns takes center stage on another remarkable horizontal panel. These mask-wearing figures add an element of mystery and intrigue while showcasing the artist's mastery over intricate details. Intriguingly contrasting this motif is a bearded amascaron medallion found on yet another captivating horizontal panel. Its intricacy draws us closer as we marvel at each meticulously etched line that brings this unique figure to life. The beauty of these panels extends beyond human subjects; they also celebrate nature's wonders. A heartwarming scene unfolds as a child tenderly holds onto growing tendrils in one breathtaking composition—a testament to growth and nurturing instincts shared across generations. Blackwork prints introduce four shweifwerk motifs decorated within their own distinct frames—each telling its own story.