Ornament for Knife Handle

Theodor de Bry

Associated Names
Theodor de Bry

Artist, Flemish, 1528 - 1598

This is a drawing of an ornamented item with intricate details. The artwork depicts a narrow, elongated shield-like shape featuring an ornamental pattern. The central focus is an oval medallion containing the figure of a nude woman, draped loosely, set against a decorated background with a dotted pattern. Surrounding this central figure are elegant floral and scroll motifs, and two owls that add symmetry to the design. At the top, there appears a winged cherub head amid additional floral and scroll elements. At the base, the object tapers into a classical pedestal-like form.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.

Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64962264

You may be interested in

Loading Results