Cross Embellished with Flowers

1650

Johannes Hanias

Associated Names
Johannes Hanias

Artist, German, active 1650/1654

The image shows a prominent cross shape in the center, adorned with intricate floral patterns and surrounded by additional abstract floral designs. The cross and the flowers together create an abstract representation reminiscent of a stylized tapestry or fabric design. In the two upper corners of the image, rectangular panels also contain intricate floral motifs, adding to the complexity and symmetry of the overall image. The swirling leaves and flowers integrated within the cross’s outline and the surrounding decorative elements evoke the familiar appearance of lush, ornamental gardens.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.8 × 7.2 cm (3 7/16 × 2 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 9.2 × 7.5 cm (3 5/8 × 2 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.3353

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein no. 20

  • Series Title

    Ornaments (Plate 6)

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. 20

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64959636

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