Album of Ornament Prints

1559 or later, album compiled before 1915

After Peter Flötner and Jacques Androuet du Cerceau

Associated Names
Chambolle-Duru

Bookbinder

Peter Flötner

Artist After, German, c. 1485 - 1546

Jacques Androuet du Cerceau

Artist After, French, 1520 - 1585/1586

The image contains six circular designs with intricate and swirling abstract patterns inside them. These patterns resemble elaborate floral motifs. The lines and shapes create a design reminiscent of stained glass windows or rosettes in Gothic architecture. Each circle has a unique arrangement of curves and points, giving the impression of delicate metalwork or intricately carved woodwork. The patterns convey a sense of symmetry and balance, connecting the abstract forms to common decorative elements in historical art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound album of 98 woodcuts mounted on laid Michallet paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    book: 28 × 21.5 × 2 cm (11 × 8 7/16 × 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.116

Artwork history & notes

Watermarks

Michallet

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