Disegni Varii di Polifilo Zancarli

Disegni Varii di Polifilo Zancarli

Polifilo Giancarli

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical panel design with an acanthus rinceau springing forth from the body of a dragon-like creature. In the lower right corner a hybrid satyr figure is wrestling with the dragon-like monster. With his left hand he holds on to part of the acanthus scroll from which the head of a wolf springs. On the left side, two putti are holding a turtle. In the upper left a dog is depicted which is being a attacked by two snake-like monsters with heads shaped like a dog.

Drawings and Prints

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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