Design of Rinceaux — Andrea Mantegna | DiscoverArt

Andrea Mantegna

Design of Rinceaux

1470–1510

Pen and brown ink, over traces of construction lines in black chalk or leadpoint

4.7 × 28.5 cm (1.9 × 11.2 in)

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