Historical Decorative Patterns

A collection of intricate historical patterns and designs from various model books, featuring floral motifs, geometric shapes, and ornamental details in black and white.

Photo production of a ceiling painting, possibly in Pompeii, Anonymous, 1851 - 1900 photograph cardboard. paper albumen print picture, painting. (decorated) ceiling Pompeii

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 8r) 1532 Peter Quentel German Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne.The only recorded copy (incomplete) of Peter Guentel's second edition of this model book. Illustrated title page and 31 pages of designs.. Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 8r) 681460

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 33 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/16 x 8 7/16 in. (16 x 21.5 cm). Illustrator: Woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati) (Italian, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana ca. 1520-ca. 1575 Venice). Publisher: Giovanni Ostaus (Italian, active Venice ca. 1554-91) , Venice. Date: 1567.Published by Giovanni Ostaus, Venice, woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati), Italian, Castelnuova di Garfagnana ca. 1520-1575 Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. Each register is decorated with a different foliage pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Neu künstlich Modelbuch (page 36r). Dimensions: Overall: 6 1/8 x 7 7/8 in. (15.5 x 20 cm). Publisher: Bernhard Jobin (Swiss, Porrentruy (Jura) before 1545-1593/1597 Strasbourg). Date: 1598 ().Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg.Facsimile illustrated title page of 1579 edition, poem (2 pages), and 44 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 23r). Artist: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 3/4 in. (14.5 x 18 x 1.9 cm). Date: 1604.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611.2 illustrated title pages, 12 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 56 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 19 (verso). Binder: Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd (British, active London after 1821). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (19 x 15 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1554.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with a series of 2 intertwining lines that form diamonds, each containing a large and ornate snowflake inside. At each corner of the diamond is a pentagon framing a different letter, including "R," "E," and "S". Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 35 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Date: 1601.Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is divided into halves; each half is ornamented with a different floral motif. Bottom register is decorated with a rectangular base ornamented with a pattern of 4-petaled flowers; attached to this base are upside-down triangles ornamented with a leaf pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 3 (verso) April 12, 1532 Domenico da Sera French Published by Domenico da Sera Lyons.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and 5-petaled flowers. Middle column is decorated with a pattern of flowers and varied foliage elements. Bottom column is decorated with a straight line that has sets of black and white coils wrapped around it.. Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 3 (verso) 662843

Photo production of a ceiling painting, possibly in Pompeii, Anonymous, 1851 - 1900 photograph cardboard. paper albumen print picture, painting. (decorated) ceiling Pompeii

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 40 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Date: 1601.Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with an alternating pattern of 4-petaled flowers framed within diamonds. Bottom register is decorated with a central floral element contained within a diamond that is surrounded on all sides by foliage as well as other shapes and motifs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 16 (verso) 1567 Giovanni Ostaus Italian Published by Giovanni Ostaus, Venice, woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati), Italian, Castelnuova di Garfagnana ca. 1520-1575 Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. First register is decorated with a curving grape vine. Second register is decorated with coiling grape vines, amongst which are dogs. Third register is decorated in the center with a pot of flowers that is flanked on either side by a dragons and coiling vines of flowers. Fourth register is decorated in the center with an urn that is flanked on both sides by a composite man and plant creature that transforms into a coiling vine of flowers.. La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 16 (verso) 662382

Schön Neues Modelbuch (Page 37 recto) 1597 Johann Sibmacher German Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611, published by Caimox, Nürmberg.Illustrated title signed CM and Jo. Sibmacher, 7 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 35 pages of designs for weaving, embroidery, and cut-linen.. Schön Neues Modelbuch (Page 37 recto). 1597. Etching. Balthasar Caymox (German, Bersse () 1561-1635 Nuremberg)

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 66 (recto) 1588 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right: Design is printed upon a grid and consists of 2 horizontal friezes of foliage. Top frieze is ornamented with a curving vine of leaves and fruit. Bottom frieze is ornamented with a curving vine of flowers and leaves.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 66 (recto) 358422

A drawing of an iron grille (Eisengitter) by Adolf Loos from his school days, executed on sign paper with ink on 15 March 1886.

Bound Print, Garden Designs; Designed by Jean Bérain the Elder (French, 1640-1711); Published by Jacques Thuret (French, 1669-1738); France; engraving

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 22 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Date: 1601.Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 4 rounded triangular motifs ornamented with an alternating pattern of 2 types of flowers; these motifs exists on top on a rectangular bases ornamented with a pattern of 2 types of flowers. Bottom register is decorated with 4 rounded triangular motifs ornamented with a foliage element characterized by a set of 3 acorns; these motifs exist on top of a rectangular base ornamented with fish and foliage elements. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 11 (recto) 1554 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with interlace pattern that creates 4-petaled flower motif. Right column is decorated with interlace pattern that creates a zigzagging lines of hearts.. Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 11 (recto) 660106

Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 16 (recto) 1591 Giovanni Battista Ciotti Italian Written by Giovanni Battista Ciotti, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 2 levels of squares that are ornamented with a floral pattern. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of dotted semi-circles connected together by a series of stacked curving lines. Bottom register is decorated with ornamented squares, each containing a different diamond motif in the center.. Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 16 (recto) 660928

Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 5r) 1532 Peter Quentel German Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne.The only recorded copy (incomplete) of Peter Guentel's second edition of this model book. Illustrated title page and 31 pages of designs.. Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 5r) 681447

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 9 (recto). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Sitter: Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (1551-1589); Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (French, Nomény 1553-1601 Moulins) , Queen of France. Date: 1588.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with 2 rounded triangular motifs that sit upon a rectangular base. Both rounded triangles are ornamented with a geometric foliage pattern. Base is divided into 2 squares that are each ornamented in the center with the same floral motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 56 (recto). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Sitter: Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (1551-1589); Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (French, Nomény 1553-1601 Moulins) , Queen of France. Date: 1588.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is composed of 2 vertical patterns. Each pattern is decorated with a different pair of intertwining vines of leaves and flowers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 6 (recto) 1591 Matteo Florimi Italian Designed by Matteo Florimi, Italian, active Siena, ca. 1581-died 1613, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design decorated with squares ornamented with an alternating pattern of circles with flowers at the center and diamonds containing different floral motifs.. Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 6 (recto) 660972

Gartten Parterres 1697-1705 George Hätzl German. Gartten Parterres. 1697-1705. Etching. Jeremias Wolff (German, 1663-1724)

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 41 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Date: 1601.Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 3 ornamented triangles. Bottom register is decorated with 5 squares that are ornamented with different floral motifs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 17 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with an interlace pattern that is ornamented with a series of black diamonds. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of overlapping diamonds.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 17 (verso). 1563. Woodcut. Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 11 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1556.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with female composite figure with plant stems for legs that touches vase on left; to the right of the figure are 2 coiling stems with leaves, flowers, and a bird. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and flowers among which a lion pounces in the center and 2 birds stand on the vine at the sides. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print, Plate in Nouveaux Livre de Parterres contenant 24 pensséz diferantes (New Book Containing 24 Different Variations for Garden Beds); Designed by Daniel Marot (French, active in the Netherlands and England, 1661-1752); Netherlands; etching and engraving on white laid paper; Sheet: 35 x 23.5 cm (13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.) Platemark: 26 x 17.7 cm (10 1/4 x 6 15/16 in.)

Essempio di recammi, page 21 (verso) 1530 Giovanni Antonio Tagliente Italian Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 5 sections. Left half is made up of a square decorated with a Moresque pattern characterized by 8-petaled flower in center, below is a circle with a floral interlace pattern, and at the bottom is another square with a Moresque pattern. Right half is made up of a vertical rectangle with a Moresque pattern with a distinguishable symmetrical floral motif in center, and below is a horizontal rectangle with a Moresque pattern characterized by circular and heart shapes.. Essempio di recammi, page 21 (verso) 357722

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 16 (recto). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Sitter: Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (1551-1589); Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (French, Nomény 1553-1601 Moulins) , Queen of France. Date: 1588.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with a rounded triangular motif that sits upon a rectangular base. Rounded triangle is decorated in the center with a flower in the shape of a diamond, which is surrounded by various foliage elements. Base consists of 2 squares that are each ornamented with a different 8-petaled floral motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 12r). Artist: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 3/4 in. (14.5 x 18 x 1.9 cm). Date: 1604.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611.2 illustrated title pages, 12 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 56 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 44 (recto) 1605 Matthias Mignerak Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a large central square framing a flower that has stems of leaves, fruit, and other flowers. The central element is surrounded on the top and bottom by a borders decorated with diverse foliage patterns.. La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 44 (recto) 663026

Designs for watchmastes, Pierre Bourdon, 1703 print Leaf from series of seven designs for watchmakers, goldsmiths, sculptors and engravers. On the leaf there are 7 designs for watch cabinets, paper engraving ornaments ~ art. watch

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 11r). Artist: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 3/4 in. (14.5 x 18 x 1.9 cm). Date: 1604.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611.2 illustrated title pages, 12 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 56 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Diverses Pieces de Serruriers, page 6 (recto) ca. 1663 Jean Berain French Engravings by Jean I Berain, French, Saint-Mihiel 1640-1711 Paris and Gabriel Ladame, French, active 1645-68. Designs published by Francois Langlois after Hughes Brisville, French, born ca. 1633, active Paris 1663. From top to bottom, and left to right:Full design is in the shape of a rectangle and is divided into two vertical columns. Left column is a design for a lock plate; it is decorated with a key hole in the center, which is surrounded by various ornamental architectural elements. Right column is also illustrated with decorative architectural elements and a floral motif characterized by coiling acanthus leaves.. Diverses Pieces de Serruriers, page 6 (recto). Jean Berain (French, Saint-Mihiel 1640-1711 Paris). ca. 1663. Engraving

Frieze with Grotesques and a Mask Wearing a Whimple and Crown at Center. Artist: Theodor de Bry (Netherlandish, Liège 1528-1598 Frankfurt). Dimensions: Sheet: 3 1/16 × 6 in. (7.7 × 15.2 cm). Date: 1589.Horizontal panel with a frieze and ascending and descending ornaments. At center of frieze, a female mask wearing a crown that sprouts two flowers and a whimple ending in swag. Flanking the mask, grotesques with bearded human heads, wings, and egg-shaped bodies. At either side, reclining male figures holding poles, from which hang crabs with faces on their shells. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Four ceiling and wall decorations, Pierre-Nicolas Beauvallet, 1820 Ornament print with four ceiling and wall decorations. Part (6th CAH. N. 2) of the Prentalbum with two series of a total of 138 ornament prints by Beauvallet and Normand, 'Fragmens d'Ortuens Dans Le Style Antique'. paper etching ornaments ~ art. (decorated) ceiling

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 66 (recto). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Sitter: Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (1551-1589); Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (French, Nomény 1553-1601 Moulins) , Queen of France. Date: 1588.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right: Design is printed upon a grid and consists of 2 horizontal friezes of foliage. Top frieze is ornamented with a curving vine of leaves and fruit. Bottom frieze is ornamented with a curving vine of flowers and leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 38 (recto). Dedicatee: Catherine de Bourbon (French, 1558-1604). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 9 7/16 x 6 1/2 in. (24 x 16.5 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1603.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, dedicated to Catherine de Bourbon, French, 1558-1604.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and has a central section consisting of 2 squares; each square is decorated with a different quatrefoil motif. The middle section is framed on the left and right by a border ornamented with a diverse floral pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print, Platte Bende decoup de Floeurs (Flat Band of Flowers, Five Different Variations), in Nouveaux Livre de Parterres contenant 24 pensséz diferantes (New Book Containing 24 Different Variations for Garden Beds); Designed by Daniel Marot (French, active in the Netherlands and England, 1661-1752); Netherlands; etching and engraving on white laid paper; Sheet: 35 x 23.5 cm (13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.) Platemark: 26.4 x 17.6 cm (10 3/8 x 6 15/16 in.)

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 45 (recto) 1601 Cesare Vecellio Italian Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 3 ornamented triangles; the left and right triangle share the same pattern. Bottom register is decorated with a floral pattern repeated 3 times.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 45 (recto) 661846

Lucidario di Recami, page 10 (verso) 1564 Iseppo Foresto Italian Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated in the center with a flower and stems that curve outward, among which 4 birds exist. Middle column is decorated with a central black-and-white flower with curving stems that form into dolphin heads. Right column is decorated with a flower in an ornamented vase that is attached to curving vines with serpentine creatures.. Lucidario di Recami, page 10 (verso) 660845

Pilasters in Balkonhekken, Carl Albert von Lespilliez, after François de Cuvilliés (Sr.), 1745 print Oramamentated forging, eight pilasters and two balcony gates. Germany paper etching / engraving forging (industrial process). balcony

Print, Two Vertical Arabesque Panel Designs; Designed by Jean-Baptiste Fay (active 1780 - 1790); Published by Louis-Joseph Mondhare (French, 1734-1799), Pierre Jean (French, 1754-1829); etching and engraving on laid paper

Pilasters and balcony gates; Diverses Pieces d'Ouvrages de Serrurerie; Forging; 8 H Nouveau Livre de Serrurerie. Ornamented forging, eight pilasters and two balcony gates.

Barel'efy iz tserkvi sv. Mikhaila v Pavii. XII v. Saint Michael's (San Michele), Pavia; bas-relief.. Gagarin, Grigorii Grigorevich, kniaz (1810-1893). Prints, Illustrations. 1897 - 1903. General Research Division. Architecture , Russia, Architecture, Byzantine, Architecture , Georgia (Republic), Decoration and ornament, Byzantine, Decoration and ornament, Russian

Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 2, recto. Dimensions: Sheet: 7 7/8 × 6 1/8 in. (20 × 15.5 cm). Publisher: Johann Schönsperger the Younger (German, active 1510-30). Date: ca. 1525-29. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Loom of the lobby ceiling in the Sion Castle; Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-1778), Adam, Robert (1728-1792); 1778 (1778-00-00-1786-00-00);

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 11r 1529 Peter Quentel German Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne, woodcut border designed by Anton Woensam von Worms, German, active first half 16th century, died 1538.Italian translation of title page, illustrated title page, portrait of Charles V, 46 pages of designs including pages of the alphabet.. Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 11r 680787

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 50 (verso) 1588 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated in the center with a white flower that has curving stems.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 50 (verso) 358422

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 17 (verso) 1567 Giovanni Ostaus Italian Published by Giovanni Ostaus, Venice, woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati), Italian, Castelnuova di Garfagnana ca. 1520-1575 Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. Top register is decorated with a pattern of 3-sided leaves. Middle register is decorated with coiling vines of small flowers, amongst which are birds and dogs. Bottom register is decorated with 3 sets of curving vines of flowers, fruit, and acorns; the left set of vines includes a shield flanked by 2 lions, the middle set includes 3 birds, and the right set includes 2 unicorns drinking from a fountain.. La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 17 (verso) 662384

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Livre de Moresques, page 17 (recto). Artist: Francesco di Pellegrino (Italian, born Florence, died 1552). Dimensions: Overall: 12 x 8 5/16 x 1/4 in. (30.5 x 21.1 x 0.7 cm). Published in: Paris. Publisher: Published by Hiérosme de Gormont; Previously published by Cornelis Bos (Netherlandish, Hertogenbosch ca. 1510-before 1566 Groningen). Date: 1546.This book of moresques reproduces designs by the Italian artist Francesco Pellegrino, first published in book form by the artist in Paris in 1530 under the title La Fleur de la Science de Pourtraicture. It is considered the first elaborate publication to introduce the exotic designs in Western Europe, although the ornament was known already through the import of textiles and other objects from the Near East. The publication of the ornament in books and prints immensely increased the interest of native artist and it soon became highly fashionable. Pellegrino's designs were reordered and presented in compressed form in the Livre de Moresque,

Essempio di recammi, page 21 (verso). Author: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente (Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1528 Venice). Dimensions: Overall: 7 13/16 x 6 3/16 x 3/8 in. (19.8 x 15.7 x 1 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Antonio di Nicolini da Sabio e i fratelli (Italian, active Venice, ca. 1522-1545) , Venice. Date: 1530.Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 5 sections. Left half is made up of a square decorated with a Moresque pattern characterized by 8-petaled flower in center, below is a circle with a floral interlace pattern, and at the bottom is another square with a Moresque pattern. Right half is made up of a vertical rectangle with a Moresque pattern with a distinguishable symmetrical floral motif in center, and below is a horizontal rectangle with a Moresque pattern characterized by circular and heart shapes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 12 (recto). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Sitter: Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (1551-1589); Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (French, Nomény 1553-1601 Moulins) , Queen of France. Date: 1588.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with a semi-ellipse motif that sits upon a rectangular base. The semi-ellipse is ornamented with multiple floral patterns. Base consists of 2 squares that are each ornamented with a different floral motif. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 14v 1529 Peter Quentel German Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne, woodcut border designed by Anton Woensam von Worms, German, active first half 16th century, died 1538.Italian translation of title page, illustrated title page, portrait of Charles V, 46 pages of designs including pages of the alphabet.. Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 14v 680796

Lucidario di Recami, page 7 (recto) Designer Iseppo Foresto Italian Publisher Jeronimo Calepino Italian 1564 Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns; only the middle and right columns are printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a symmetrical interlace pattern formed out of vines with leaves. Middle column is decorated with a central flower with curving stems. Right column is decorated with 2 sets of curving vines with leaves and acorns that attach in the center.

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 4 (recto) 1601 Cesare Vecellio Italian Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is of 3 upside-down heart motifs ornamented in the center with a floral element, which sit upon a rectangle composed of 3 squares, each ornamented with a central floral motif.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 4 (recto) 661793

Essempio di recammi, page 6 (recto). Author: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente (Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1528 Venice). Dimensions: Overall: 7 13/16 x 6 3/16 x 3/8 in. (19.8 x 15.7 x 1 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Antonio di Nicolini da Sabio e i fratelli (Italian, active Venice, ca. 1522-1545) , Venice. Date: 1530.Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 2 horizontal registers: top decorated with snowflake within diamond pattern, and bottom decorated with diamonds within diamonds pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 20 (recto) 1588 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with a triangular frieze that sits upon a rectangular base. Triangular frieze is decorated in the center with a rectangle containing 2 flowers attached to curving stems of leaves. Base consists of 2 squares that are each ornamented with a different 4-petaled floral motif.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 20 (recto) 358422

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 3r). Designer: Hans Hoffman (German, active Strasbourg, 1556). Dimensions: Overall: 7 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (18.5 x 13.5 cm). Publisher: Jacob Frölich , Strassburg. Date: 1556.Designed by Hans Hoffman (German, active Strasbourg 1556) and published by Jacob Frlich, Strasbourg.Illustrated title page with Hoffman's monogram, narrative scene on verso of title page, dedication (2 pages), 49 pages of designs, page with publisher's information, and narrative scene on last page. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Graphite drawing by Francesco Borromini showing a lattice design with blind grooves for the side window of Cappella Barberini in San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane, Rome, 1640-1641, on fine paper.

Print, Espalier Garden Fashioned as a Labyrinth with Two Fountains; Designed by Daniel Marot (French, active in the Netherlands and England, 1661-1752); France; etching on paper; 33.8 x 22.5 cm (13 5/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 52 (recto). Author: Matthias Mignerak. Dedicatee: Dedicated to Marie de Medici (Florence 1575-1642 Colgne). Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (23.5 x 18 cm). Engraver: Title by Pierre Firens (French, born Paris 1641). Publisher: Published by Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1605.Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated in the center with 2 squares that are ornamented with a different floral and foliage motif. The squares are framed on the left and right by borders with diverse foliage patterns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 30r) 1544 Peter Quentel German Published by Peter Guentel, Cologne.Illustrated title page, architectural border on reverse of title page, 99 pages of designs, arms of Cologne on last page (Merlos 1063.477, Van Worms).. Page from Ein new kunstlich Modelbuch...(Page 30r). 1544. Woodcut. Peter Quentel (German, active Cologne, 1518-46) , Cologne

Design for a Facade with Sgraffito Decorations 16th century Anonymous, Italian, 16th century Italian. Design for a Facade with Sgraffito Decorations 356314

'Balustrades des Orchestres de la barriere du Trone', Félix-Jacques Duban, French, 1798 - 1870, Watercolor, brush and black ink, wash, graphic Support: off-white laid paper mounted on off-white paper, Design for a panel articulated at the upper section with three distinct vertical rectangle sections, each separated by a thin red line, and decorated with abstracted patterns of grey, black and gold. Below this section is a thin horizontal band decorated with red squares and dots. Below, partially shown, is the lower portion of the panel with a very simple, unadorned design consisting of a white rectangle, bordered in a thin red line and surrounded by a cream background., France, France, 1833, architecture, Drawing, Drawing

New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 17 recto) 1600 Bernhard Jobin Swiss Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg ().Illustrated title page, poem (2 pages), and 45 pages of designs.. New Künstlichs Modelbuch (Page 17 recto) 680453

Schon newes Modelbuch...Page 17(r) 1617 Sigismundus Latomus German. Schon newes Modelbuch...Page 17(r) 684709

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 34 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm). Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530-1573) , Venice. Date: 1530.Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 2 vertical columns: left is wider and is illustrated with grape vines with large leaves and 3 grape bunches, and right is narrower and is illustrated with wavy vine of smaller leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 14 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Date: 1601.Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 4 squares that each contain a different floral motif in the center. Bottom register is decorated with 3 larger squares that each contain a different floral motif in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Modellen van bloem-percken., 1683, Amsterdam, Publisher, M. de Groot, Gardens, Netherlands, Landscape design, Engravings

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 34 (recto) 1610 Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers that are divided into half; each half is decorated with a different linear foliage pattern and is given a number (30, 40, 28, 38, 36, and 30). The middle section consisting of the horizontal register is framed on the outside by a decorative border on each side (top and bottom borders are divided into halves; each half has a different pattern).. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 34 (recto) 661779

Pierterre Van Tuin Van Savigny, Anonymous, After André Le Nôtre, 1670 - 1680 print Garden of Savigny in Orge, between Paris and Fontainebleau. The right half is a back pressure of the left half. From series of 12 magazines. paper etching plan, map of garden

Germany, Birckenhultz, Paul, Bry, Theodor de, Two friezes with leaf tendrils and flowers on one leaf, verso lower left - stamped, In the middle of the upper frieze hangs a mascaron between two parrots. In the middle of the lower frieze hangs a mascaron between two fantastic birds. At both ends of the frieze half of a vase with flowers is visible., print, ornament print, prints, ornament prints, height 95 mm, width 140 mm, South Netherlands, 1528 - 1598-03-27, print maker, printmaker, 1571 - 1639, third quarter 16th century, fourth quarter 16th century, first quarter 17th century, second quarter 17th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, 1561 - 1639, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 21 (verso). Binder: Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd (British, active London after 1821). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (19 x 15 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1554.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821. From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a line of overlapping hexagons, containing a pair of '>. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Piece 18th-19th century Japan. Piece 66185

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 17 (recto). Dimensions: Overall: 6 5/16 x 8 7/16 in. (16 x 21.5 cm). Illustrator: Woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati) (Italian, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana ca. 1520-ca. 1575 Venice). Publisher: Giovanni Ostaus (Italian, active Venice ca. 1554-91) , Venice. Date: 1567.Published by Giovanni Ostaus, Venice, woodcut of Lucrezia designed by Giuseppe Salviati (Giuseppe Porta, called Il Salviati), Italian, Castelnuova di Garfagnana ca. 1520-1575 Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. Top register is decorated with a pattern of interlace motifs formed by vines and leaves. Middle register is decorated in the center with a pot of flowers that is flanked on either side by a griffon followed by a circle framing a 2-headed bird (left side) or a siren (right side). Bottom register is decorated with a pattern o

Francesco di Domenico dit, Il Padovano (around 1500-1571). "Florentine card game. Number thirty-five in a series of 35 pieces". Black and white wood engraving. 1547. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 123053-6 Card to play, wood engraving, card game, Florentine game, Italian game, 16th 16th XVI 16th 16th 16 Center, engraving

Peter Flötner, Decorative Panels, 1546 Decorative Panels

Arabesken Met Putto En Engel, Charles Pierre Joseph Normand, 1803 print Vertical panel with arabesks with two birds at the top and a putto with bow and arch on a pedestal. Below that a winged semi -figure and a vase. At the bottom an ellipse shape with an angel with a sphere in hand. Left and right a bond with Arabesken. Paris paper engraving Ornament ~ Arabesque. Cupids: 'Amores', 'Amoretti', 'Putti'. Angels

Print, Arabesque Ornament Designs; Designed by Jean-Baptiste Fay (active 1780 - 1790); Published by Louis-Joseph Mondhare (French, 1734-1799), Pierre Jean (French, 1754-1829); France; etching on laid paper

Two panels with modern grotesken. On the left panel hangs at the top of a shield with a winged horse, on the right panel hangs on top of a pointed oval medallion with a saterwoman, Saterman and putto.

Decorative design ..

Pilaster decoration (lower party), from the Loggie Di Rafaele Nel Vaticano series (pl. 14); Ottaviani, Giovanni (1735-1808), Rafael (1483-1520), Savorelli, Gaetano (Fl. 1772-1791), Camprosi, Pietro (1726-1781); 1772-1777 (1772-00-00-1777-00-00);

Geoffrey Holt, Pierced Metal Screen from Confessional, c 1936 Pierced Metal Screen from Confessional

Martin & Herrmann, dining room ceiling (without date): Plan content N.N. detected. Ink white heighted on the cardboard, 47.7 x 31.5 cm (including scan edges)

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 15 (verso). Dimensions: Overall: 9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in. (25 x 20 cm). Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515-1588) , Venice. Date: 1563.Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 8 horizontal registers. The first 7 registers are decorated with a different linear pattern that is divided into 2 halves; one half is printed upon a black background and the other half is printed upon a white background. Eighth register is decorated with a Moresque pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 55r). Artist: Johann Sibmacher (German, active 1590-1611). Dimensions: Overall: 5 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 3/4 in. (14.5 x 18 x 1.9 cm). Date: 1604.Designed by Johann Sibmacher, German, active 1590-1611.2 illustrated title pages, 12 pages of text surrounded by decorative borders, and 56 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Copper engraving by Andrea Zoan from late 15th to early 16th century depicting an ornament in the form of a pilaster, showing decorative motifs, structure, and symmetry.

Aristotile niccolo. "ABOUT EXAMPLARY AVOVER YOU BACKING ETY TUBLE OF MAN, from Modine d'Modindle de MO43. Museums Des beaux-arts de Paris, Petit palais. 27014-3 Embroidery, frieze, book, model, ornament, board VII, collection, rosette

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 89 (recto) 1601 Cesare Vecellio Italian Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design divided into 2 halves. Each half consists of a central circular floral motif that is framed on the top and bottom by a different decorative border.. Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 89 (recto) 661938

Plans for formal gardens, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Mario Cammerari from Professor Filippo Arena's La natura e cultura dei fiori fisicamente esposta (The nature and culture of flowers physically displayed), Palermo, Italy, 1771.

Essempio di recammi, page 8 (verso) 1530 Giovanni Antonio Tagliente Italian Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 2 horizontal registers: top and bottom appear very similar, but with slight alterations. Top register is decorated with snowflake pattern followed by black diamond with 4 smaller diamonds inside. Bottom register is decorated with snowflake pattern followed by black diamond with 9 smaller diamonds inside.. Essempio di recammi, page 8 (verso). 1530. Woodcut. Giovanni Antonio di Nicolini da Sabio e i fratelli (Italian, active Venice, ca. 1522-1545) , Venice

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 33 (recto). Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, 19th century). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Sitter: Frontispiece portrait of Henri III, King of France and Poland (1551-1589); Portrait of Louise de Lorraine-Vaudemont (French, Nomény 1553-1601 Moulins) , Queen of France. Date: 1588.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 sections. Upper section is decorated with 2 rounded triangular motifs ornamented with a different floral pattern, which sit upon a rectangular base formed by 2 squares decorated with a diverse floral motif. Lower section is decorated with a wavy vine of flowers that sits upon 4 squares that are decorated with a floral pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New Y

Vignette or Label, Wood engraving on paper, Three ovoids in a tablet with decorated field, a border and ornament motifs. At the outside: caducei laterally, anchors on top, cornucopias, bottom. Octagonal bordering line., France, 1840s, ornament, Print, Print

Print, Designs for Three Sections of Balcony Balustrades for the City Hall in Nancy; Designed by Jean Lamour; Print Maker: Dominique Collin (French, 1725 - 1781); France; etching and engraving on laid paper; Sheet: 45.2 x 60.5 cm (17 13/16 x 23 13/16 in.) Platemark: 41.6 x 52.9 cm (16 3/8 x 20 13/16 in.)

Cartouches with moresken and boar heads; Cartouches in a frame of roller and fitting work. Two cartouches on a leaf. Above: a cartouche surrounded by Moresken on a rustica-like fond. Middle under d numbered. Below: a round cartouche surrounded by rollerwork with garlands and fruit roses. The rollerwork under the cartouche runs out in two boar heads. Left and right above is a bird. Numbered in the middle.

Neu künstlich Modelbuch (page 29r). Dimensions: Overall: 6 1/8 x 7 7/8 in. (15.5 x 20 cm). Publisher: Bernhard Jobin (Swiss, Porrentruy (Jura) before 1545-1593/1597 Strasbourg). Date: 1598 ().Published by Bernhard Jobin, Strassburg.Facsimile illustrated title page of 1579 edition, poem (2 pages), and 44 pages of designs. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print, Arabesque Ornament Designs; Designed by Charles Pierre Joseph Normand (French, 1765 - 1840); Published by François-Étienne Joubert; France; etching on laid paper

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 25 (recto). Dedicatee: Catherine de Bourbon (French, 1558-1604). Designer: Federico de Vinciolo (Italian, active Paris, ca. 1587-99). Dimensions: Overall: 9 7/16 x 6 1/2 in. (24 x 16.5 cm). Publisher: Jean Le Clerc , Paris. Date: 1603.Designed by Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, dedicated to Catherine de Bourbon, French, 1558-1604.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is printed upon a grid and has a central section consisting of 2 squares, each is ornamented with a different quatrefoil motif. The middle section is framed on the left and right by border ornamented with a different geometric pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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