Handle for Knife or Fork, Ornamented with Figures

Hans Janssen

Associated Names
Hans Janssen

Artist, Dutch, born 1605

This is a drawing of a decorative scabbard design. The ornate scabbard features intricate designs of nature, architecture, and classical figures. The top segment includes a small animal surrounded by floral scrollwork. Below it, a scene depicts figures in elaborate attire underneath an arched structure. Another section features a central classical figure holding scales. The lower portion is adorned with more scrollwork, flanked by symmetrical birds. The overall style is richly detailed and suggests a mix of allegorical and decorative motifs.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5094

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 48, State -53


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q65020684

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