{"product_id":"ornament-with-symmetrical-winged-figure-monogrammist-ig","title":"Ornament with Symmetrical Winged Figure - Monogrammist IG","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1549 engraving by Monogrammist IG featuring a symmetrical winged figure integrated into scrolling acanthus foliage and grotesque motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving, dated 1549, belongs to the tradition of ornamental prints produced in the sixteenth century. These works were often created as source material for craftsmen, including goldsmiths, woodcarvers, and metalworkers, who required patterns for decorative commissions. The composition displays a high degree of symmetry, typical of the period, featuring a central winged figure that merges into scrolling acanthus foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is structured around a vertical axis, with the central figure at the top providing a clear anchor for the surrounding vegetal forms. Below this, the composition branches out into elaborate scrolls and leaf motifs, which curl into circular shapes. The artist has used hatching to create depth and shadow, giving the flat surface a sense of relief. Two smaller faces are integrated into the lower scrolls, a common feature in grotesque or ornamental designs of the era, where human and plant forms often blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonogrammist IG, active in the mid-sixteenth century, demonstrates a technical proficiency in the use of the burin. The lines are precise, allowing for the clear definition of the foliage and the facial features of the figures. The background is filled with fine horizontal lines, a technique that helps the lighter, unshaded areas of the ornament stand out. This print serves as a record of the aesthetic preferences of the time, where the fusion of classical motifs and imaginative, hybrid creatures defined the decorative arts. It is a clear example of the period's interest in formal balance and the stylisation of natural elements for functional design purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/grotesque-ornament-reproduction-simonau-toovey\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGrotesque Ornament Reproduction by Simonau \u0026amp; Toovey\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/a-double-scroll-of-leaf-ornament-with-a-putto-standing-at-the-right-heinrich-aldegrever\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Double Scroll of Leaf Ornament with a Putto Standing at the Right by Heinrich Aldegrever\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monogrammist IG","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102102946127,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102109860175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59102109892943,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102109925711,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102109958479,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102109991247,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102110024015,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102110056783,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102110089551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59102110122319,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59102110155087,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59102110187855,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Ornament-with-Symmetrical-Winged-Figure_Poster_CompositorV1_1791860724077.jpg?v=1791861433","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/fr\/products\/ornament-with-symmetrical-winged-figure-monogrammist-ig","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}