Ornament with Grotesque

1616

Master CR

Associated Names
Master CR

Artist, Netherlandish, active c. 1616

The image shows a stylized artwork focusing on a central composition with a stag in a landscape. Surrounding the stag are intricate flora and fauna elements creating a symmetrical pattern. In the background, there are buildings near a curved horizon. The sky has stylized clouds, and soft lines form the horizon. The ornate pattern extends to winged insects, birds on scrolls, and floral motifs. The color scheme is primarily black ink on a beige background, giving an antique look to the artwork.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5854

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 7, State only


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

Q65023731

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