Decorative Panels

1546

Peter Flötner

Associated Names
Peter Flötner

Artist, German, c. 1485 - 1546

The image shows black shapes on a white background arranged into two rectangles and two circles. The designs within these shapes consist of swirling, interlocking lines. The circles suggest mandalas or floral designs, while the rectangles resemble decorative borders in architectural designs. The style is elaborate and reminiscent of antique engravings or intricate filigree in jewelry.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Friedrich August II of Saxony (1797-1854), Dresden (L. 971). Leo Steinberg [1920-2011], New York; gift to NGA 2011.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by later hand, upper left verso, in graphite: 137; by later hand, upper right verso, in graphite: 87817; by later hand, right margin verso: 51 A

Markings

stamp, black ink: Friedrich August II of Saxony (Lugt 971)

Wikidata ID

Q76559361

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