Ornament

Master AD

Associated Names
Master AD

Artist, German, active late 16th century

The image displays a design with symmetrical black shapes and lines on a textured beige background. The central motif resembles an abstract bird or bat with swirling patterns. Above it is a smaller shape with tendrils and dot embellishments. Below, there are two rectangles with intricate patterns suggestive of floral prints. The letters "S", "A", and "D" are positioned with elegant curves, creating a decorative and nature-inspired composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5858

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Nagler Mon., no. 402


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1858

  • Nagler, G.K. Die Monogrammisten und diejenigen bekannten und unbekannten Kunstler aller Schulen .... 5 vols. Munich: G. Franz, 1858-1879. Reprint. Munich: G. Hirth's Verlag, 1919.

Wikidata ID

Q65023709

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