before 1573
Netherlands
Object qualities
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Objectbook / magazine / album: Print ornament & architecture
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Author of the objectJan Collaert I
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumEngraving and blackwork; first state of two (New Hollstein)
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SizeSheet: 5 9/16 Г— 3 7/8 in. (14.1 Г— 9.9 cm)
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Geography details
Netherlands -
Country today
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Datebefore 1573
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Vertical panel with a design for a pendent verso at center with an arabesque pattern with an oval at bottom center with a six-point flower. At bottom, two axe-shaped ornaments, possibly designs for earrings or buttons. The pendant hangs from a ribbon and has three pearls descending below. From a set of ten plates with pendant designs incorporating arabesque decoration. This plate belongs to the first edition, published by Hans I Liefrinck in Antwerp before 1573.