Ornament for Knife Handle

Theodor de Bry

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Theodor de Bry

Artist, Flemish, 1528 - 1598

This is a drawing of an intricately decorated object. The drawing features a long, elongated shape with a scalloped top edge. The design is densely packed with detailed patterns and motifs including floral elements and human figures. The central part depicts a narrative scene with figures in dynamic poses. Below the scene is a section with floral patterns and a stylized creature. The overall aesthetic is reminiscent of Renaissance art with a combination of realism in the figures and decorative patterns.

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Q64962258

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