Pendant Embellished with Flowers

1650

Johannes Hanias

Associated Names
Johannes Hanias

Artist, German, active 1650/1654

This is a drawing of a dagger sheath surrounded by floral patterns. The central object is a stylized sheath with motifs of flowers and vines. On either side are two vertical bands with floral decorations. The design is symmetrical with detailed floral forms and foliage. The background is plain, emphasizing the intricate details of the piece.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 9.6 × 7.2 cm (3 3/4 × 2 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 10 × 7.6 cm (3 15/16 × 3 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3352

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 18

  • Series Title

    Ornaments (Plate 4)

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: no. 18

Inscriptions

at top left corner, in pen and black ink: 3.; on verso, in graphite: 145

Wikidata ID

Q64959635

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