Ornamental Design Plates

A series of decorative prints showcasing intricate arabesques and florals, representing ornamental art styles from various historic periods.

Plate 12, from Diverses pièces de serruriers (Various Designs for Locksmiths), Hugues Brisville, French, active ca. 1663, Jean Bérain, the Elder, French, 1640 - 1711, Hugues Brisville, French, active ca. 1663, Nicolas Langlois, French, 1640 - 1703, Pierre Mariette II, French, 1634 - 1716, Engraving on laid paper, Vertical rectangle showing interlacing arabesques. At center, a female nude whose body terminates in an acanthus leaf., France, 1662, albums (bound) & books, Print, Print

Designs of curling vegetal shapes intended for borders, corners. Prints. 1696. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Decoration and ornament, Arabesques

Bound Print, Plate 6, Mars ou La Guerre (Mars or War), Arabesques (Arabesques); Designed by Jean Démosthène Dugourc (French, 1749-1825); Published by Jacques-François Chéreau (French, 1742 - 1794); France; etching on paper; 26 x 18.5 cm (10 1/4 x 7 5/16 in.)

Livre de Moresques, page 4 (verso). 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,

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 34 (recto) 1530 Giovanni Andrea Vavassore Italian 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 illustrated with larger floral pattern that has identifiable central flower flanked by 2 other floral motifs, and right is illustrated by curving vines between which various flowers are interspersed.. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 34 (recto) 358316

Livre de Moresques, page 17 (verso) 1546 Francesco di Pellegrino Italian 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. Pellegrinos designs were reordered and presented in compressed form in the Livre de Moresque, which appears to have been published first by Cornelis Bos in Antwerp in 1543. Gormont subsequently published the book in Paris in 1546, possibly with the consent of Bos, whom had spent some time in Paris after his expulsion from Antwerp in 1544, and had settled in Germany (Nure

Print, Le Blond, French, Etching or engraving on paper, France, Print

Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 16 (verso) 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 covers entire grid. It is decorated with a pattern of ornamented 'X's that flow into one another to create diamonds in between them. Each diamond is decorated with a different central floral element.. Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 16 (verso) 660090

Plate 12, from Diverses pièces de serruriers (Various Designs for Locksmiths), Hugues Brisville, French, active ca. 1663, Jean Bérain, the Elder, French, 1640 - 1711, Hugues Brisville, French, active ca. 1663, Nicolas Langlois, French, 1640 - 1703, Pierre Mariette II, French, 1634 - 1716, Engraving on laid paper, Vertical rectangle showing interlacing arabesques. At center, a female nude whose body terminates in an acanthus leaf., France, 1662, albums (bound) & books, Print, Print

Three Frisians with a medallion, 1551 - 1650 print Three Frisians next to each other. In the middle Frisian a medallion with two caressing figures on a cloud. Furthermore, flowers, vases and insects. The print is part of an album. paper etching ornaments ~ art. insects. vase ~ ornament. couple of lovers

Print (Netherlands)

Lucidario di Recami, page 16 (verso). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 15 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , 1564. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns; each column is printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated in the center with a hanging flower that has curving stems with leaves and round fruit. Middle column is decorated in the center with a flower that has stems curving outward attached to which are leaves and acorns. Right column is decorated with a central interlace motif formed by vines of leaves and fruit that form heart shapes at the top and bottom. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 65 (recto) 1603 Federico de Vinciolo Italian 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 is decorated with a tree that has round fruit and leaves. In the center of the tree sits a bird that eats a piece of fruit. Below the tree on the ground are 2 reclining dogs.. Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 65 (recto) 358421

Lucidario di Recami, page 9 (recto). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 15 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , 1564. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns; each column consists of 2 levels. Top level of left column is decorated with a pattern of curving leaves that connect to acorns; bottom level is decorated with curving vines of leaves and flowers. Top level of left column is decorated with a series of flowers; bottom level is decorated with curving stems with leaves and fruit that connect to a flower in the center. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Plate 12, from Diverses pièces de serruriers (Various Designs for Locksmiths), Hugues Brisville, French, active ca. 1663, Jean Bérain, the Elder, French, 1640 - 1711, Hugues Brisville, French, active ca. 1663, Nicolas Langlois, French, 1640 - 1703, Pierre Mariette II, French, 1634 - 1716, Engraving on laid paper, Vertical rectangle showing interlacing arabesques. At center, a female nude whose body terminates in an acanthus leaf., France, after 1662, ornament, Print, Print

Splendore delle virtuose giovani, page 16 (verso). Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557). Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (19 x 14 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , Venice. Date: 1564.Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated in the center with a vase of flowers, flanked on the sides by a composite human female, bird, and plant creature that attaches to a coiling stem. Right column is decorated with a black interlace pattern that is interspersed with leaves. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 13 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 13 horizontal registers. Each register is decorated with a different floral and/or foliage pattern. Some of the registers are even illustrated with figures and other decorative elements.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 13 (verso) 662240

Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 17, verso ca. 1525-29 Johann Schönsperger the Younger German. Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 17, verso. ca. 1525-29. Woodcut. Johann Schönsperger the Younger (German, active 1510-30)

Sebastiano Fulcaro's copper engraving from the mid-16th to 17th century depicts the Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel, showing detailed figures and compositional arrangement.

Ein new Modelbuch..., page 11 (verso) October 22, 1524 Johann Schönsperger the Younger German Published by Johann Schnsperger the Younger, Zwickau.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a pattern of foliage and geometric motifs. Middle column is decorated in the center with a fountain flanked on either side by a unicorn and foliage element. Right column is divided into 2 halves: upper half is decorated in the center with a straight branch of leaves around which a scroll of "A"s is wrapped and lower half is decorated with a foliage motif.. Ein new Modelbuch..., page 11 (verso). October 22, 1524. Woodcut. Johann Schönsperger the Younger (German, active 1510-30)

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 7r 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 7r 680774

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 3r) 1556 Hans Hoffman German 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.. New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 3r). 1556. Woodcut. Jacob Frölich , Strassburg

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 59 (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 is decorated in the center with a white 4-petaled flower, which is characterized by a central interlace motif. The flower is surrounded by a border of foliage.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 59 (recto) 358422

Grotesken with Bacchus and women's figures; Grotesken; Groteschgen Werk for Mahler Goldschmidte Stucato. The upper print contains in the middle Bacchus under a canopy with two saters. Left and right a women's figure with a thyrsus. The lower print contains two sitting women with a floral basket, putti and monkeys with a smoke vessel.

La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 3 (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 6 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with curving vines with leaves that are solid black and white with dots. Second column is decorated with a pattern of twisting leaves that form a coiling line. Third column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves. Fourth column is decorated with a curving vine of black leaves, white dotted leaves, a 4-petaled flower, an acorn, and a piece of fruit. Fifth column is decorated with a curving vine of 2- and 3-sided leaves. Sixth column is decorated with vines that create an alternating pattern of backward and frontward 'S's. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 39 (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.

Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 21 (verso) after 1527 Willem Vosterman Netherlandish Printed by Willem Vosterman.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with coiling vines that terminate in a 4-petaled flower. Right column is decorated with a pattern of ovals that contain a quatrefoil in the center. Below the columns is a semi-circular frieze ornamented with an upside-down siren in the center.. Ce est ung tractat de la noble art de leguille ascavoir ouvraiges de spaigne... page 21 (verso) 358594

Ein new Modelbuch..., page 8 (recto). Dimensions: 7 5/16 x 5 3/8 in. (18.5 x 13.6 cm). Publisher: Johann Schönsperger the Younger (German, active 1510-30). Date: October 22, 1524.Published by Johann Schnsperger the Younger, Zwickau.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with 2 coiling branches of leaves and acorns; along the right edge of the column are 3 "A"s printed in black. Right column is decorated with overlapping curvilinear branches of leaves and flowers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 26 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 5 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a curving pattern of ' 's. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a snowflake motif followed by 3 diagonal lines. Third register is decorated with a pattern of snowflakes framed within diamonds. Fourth register is decorated with diamond and 'X' motifs. Fifth register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with heart-shaped petals.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 26 (verso) 662272

Lucidario di Recami, page 8 (recto) 1564 Iseppo Foresto Italian Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds containing 4-petaled flower and triangles containing leaves. Right column is decorated with a vase with a flower at the top, from which 2 vines of leaves curve downward.. Lucidario di Recami, page 8 (recto) 660837

Etching by Michel Dorigny from 1647 depicting decorative ornaments and grotesque designs with detailed motifs and classical arrangement.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 22 (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 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a Moresque pattern characterized by circles. Middle column is decorated with a curvilinear mandorla shape that is ornamented with another Moresque pattern. Right column is decorated with a straight line wrapped around which are 3 coils. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print, Deux Potences de fer, pour pendre des Enseignes, ou lanternes.; Designed by François de Cuvilliés the Elder (Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768); Engraved by Karl Albert von Lespilliez (1723-1796); Published by Nicolas Jean Baptiste de Poilly (France, 1712 - ca. 1758); Germany; etching and engraving on off-white laid paper; Platemark: 36.8 x 24.3 cm (14 1/2 x 9 9/16 in.) Sheet: 44 x 28.6 cm (17 5/16 x 11 1/4 in.)

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 26 (recto) Various artists/makers 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 with a tree of fruit and acorns. Perched on top of the tree is a bird and on the ground below the tree are 2 other birds.

Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 12 (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 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 4 semi-oval motifs containing an alternating pattern of central floral elements. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of ornamented quatrefoil motifs characterized by a set of circles at the center.. Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 12 (recto) 660924

Bound Print, Cartouche with Armorial Trophy, Livre dornements (Book of Ornaments); Designed by François de Cuvilliés the Elder (Belgian, active Germany, 1695 - 1768); Engraved by Franz Xaver Andreas Jungwierth (German, 1720-1790); Germany; engraving on paper; 23.8 × 15 cm (9 3/8 × 5 7/8 in.)

Bound Print (France)

Album magazine with six ornament prints with animals and hunters, Theodor Bang, in or before 1635 print Album magazine with six cut out ornament prints with Frisians with animals and hunters between Arabesken. paper engraving hunter. hunting dogs. hunt ~ mammals. ornament ~ arabesque. ornament ~ cartouche

Panel with figure under canopy. Artist: anonymous. Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: c. 1866 - c. 1900. Measurements: h 318 mm × w 160 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

GROTICS MET DISPAA ON WOLK, JOKK, JOHAND VOLLESBACH, AFTER Paul Dator (I), 1700 - 1725 print Three pilasters with grotesken and various mythical figures and scenes. Nuremberg paper etching ornament ~ grotesque. (story of) Diana (Artemis)

Germany, Monogrammist SB (16th century), Designs for goldsmiths, Horns of plenty with standing putto, verso - stamped, In the middle two horns of plenty, which are connected to each other, with a standing putto on top. On the sheet two snails. On the left and right in the air butterflies. Print is part of a series of designs and decorations for goldsmiths., print, ornament print, prints, height 48 mm, width 60 mm, height 195 mm, width 163 mm, German, print maker, printmaker, 1596 - 1596, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process)

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 19 (recto). Designer: Woodcut border on title signed by Matteo da Treviso (Italian, active 16th century). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (20 x 14 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Nicolò Zoppino (Italian, Ferrara 1478/80-1544 Venice) , Venice. Date: August 1532.Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with a pattern of coiling vines with leaves; at the center of each coil is a flying putto. Right column is decorated with a curving vine with leaves and flowers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Print (France)

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 19 (recto). 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 5 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of sideways ' 's. Next four registers are all decorated with a different interlace pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Sketchbook of ornamental and decorative designs, 18th century, pencil, pen, and wash drawings, Late 18th century, The sketchbook of an unidentified artist, French school, likely dating to the late eighteenth century, contains ornamental and decorative designs for friezes, grotesques, paneling, sections of chimneys, and vases.

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 43 (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 is decorated with 2 horizontal floral motifs.. Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 43 (recto) 358422

La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 27 (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 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated in the center with a nude woman and deer composite figure; surrounding this figure are other statues in the form of composite human creatures. Right column is decorated in the center with a bat placed below a hanging candle; surrounding this central element are statues in the form of composite human creatures.. La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 27 (verso) 662404

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 25 (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 each ornamented with a different floral pattern, which sit upon a rectangular base consisting of 2 squares ornamented with a different geometric floral motif. Lower section is decorated with a frieze of overlapping semi-circles that sit upon 4 squares; first and fourth squares are ornamented in the

'Door Leaf in the Vatican Palace, Rome'. France, 1760s. Dimensions: 32x13,6 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: CHARLES-LOUIS CLERISSEAU.

Bound Print (France)

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 35 (verso) 1530 Giovanni Andrea Vavassore Italian Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:design composed of 4 vertical columns. Each column is divided into at least two sections: white and black. The second column from the left is illustrated with rabbits flanking a plant in the middle.. Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 35 (verso) 358316

Wanddecoratie met bloemenvaas en twee vogels.Edge decoration with a flower vase, flanked by two birds. The print is part of an album.

Rand decoration with a bird, 1589 - 1593 print Rand decoration with a bird with blazing wings. The print is part of an album. paper engraving ornaments ~ art. birds

Four plans of flowerbed (Partnerre), at the top of the fifth; unknown, Marot, Daniel (1661-1752; st.); after 1703 (1663-00-00-1752-00-00);Magdalenaea (collection), Schlesisches Museum der Bildenden Künste (Wrocław - 1880-1945) - collection, French (culture), gardens, ground floor, projects

Ceiling, with a medusah head in the middle; Comperimentorum quod vocant plywood genus .... The Medusa head is surrounded by grotesken resting on four points on shell motifs. These shell motifs are, via four mascarons, interconnected by a wreath of leaves. Leaf from series consisting of a title page and 15 of the 16 sheets with cartouches with biblical and mythological performances in a frame of rollerwork and grotesken.

Livre de Moresques. 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, which appears to

Twee Panelen Met Kariatiden, Paul Androuet Ducerceau, 1650 - 1703 print At the bottom right numbered with the letter F. This print is part of an album. publisher: ParisFrance paper etching / engraving caryatids ~ architecture

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 23 (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 4 horizontal registers that are framed on the left and right by a vertical column decorated with foliage. First register is decorated with 5 flowers characterized by leaves that form a heart-shape around them. Second register is decorated with a set of curving vines with leaves. Third register is decorated with a wavy vine of flowers. Fourth register is decorated with a central flower that has stems that curve outward and terminate in a smaller 5-peateled flower.. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 23 (recto) 661761

Print (Netherlands)

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 27 (recto) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with a large white Moresque pattern printed upon a gray background.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 27 (recto) 662273

Print

Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 50r). 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.

Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 30 (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 consists of a central section that is framed on all sides by decorative borders of floral and foliage patterns (top and bottom borders are divided into 2 halves, each ornamented with a different pattern). The middle section is decorated with 4 semi-ellipse motifs ornamented with a flower in the center, which sits upon a rectangular base composed of 3 squares that are each ornamented with a large floral motif.. Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 30 (recto) 661772

Rand decoration with fruit thros and four insects., 1589 - 1593 print Rand decoration with fruit thros and four insects. The print is part of an album. paper engraving ornaments ~ art. fruits and vegetables ~ ornament. insects: beetle

Ten motifs of leaf refines.

Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 2r) 1608 Sigismundus Latomus German Published by Sigismundus Latomus, Frankfurt a.M.Illustrated and hand-colored title page, 94 pages of designs for lace and embroidery.. Schön newes Modelbuch (Page 2r) 684764

Various Ornaments, Pierre-Nicolas Beauvallet, 1820 Ornament print with different ornaments, a standing boy on the right. Part (7th CAH. F.LE 1) 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. piece of sculpture, reproduction of a piece of sculpture

Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 47 (verso). 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 illustrates the personification of Venus who holds an arrow in one hand and the hand of her son Cupid in the other. Venus is surrounded by foliage and 2 birds. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Emblemata with amor, bell tower and obelisk; NEW and SERKE LIQUIGE INTERNED COMPARTMENTE AND SINRIJCKE EMBLEMETAAS or SINNE INSTALL SEER THAT STIGH for Silversmeeden (...) TWEDE part. Twice four emblemata with Dutch text and Latin motto on a leaf. Upstairs: emblemata with amor shooting with arrow and bow, two to each other bending palm trees, amor in a sailboat at sea and amor with a letter. Below: emblemata with a bell tower with broken bell, a winged obelisk, a stork on tendrils and a rot with flower, cross and saw.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 6 (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 4 horizontal registers that are framed on the top and bottom by a border decorated with 2 overlapping zigzagging lines. First register is decorated with a pattern of a pair of sideways flowers that connect to one another by their stems. Second register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that have a group of 3 acorns attached to the outside of the top and bottom corners. Third register is decorated with an angular zigzagging line. Fourth register appears very similar to the second register; however, a group of 3 'u' shapes flank the top and bottom of each diamond, instead of acorns. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Bound Print (France)

. Four vertical trophies with musical instruments: tokel and string instruments, flutes, bagpipes, organ, zither, harp, and clavichord. From series, consisting of a title page and 16 sheets.

Cartouche with a text by Valerius Maximus, 1557 print Diamond -shaped cartouche with a text by Valerius Maximus. In the middle and in the middle of masks. This print is part of an album. paper etching / engraving ornament ~ cartouche. mask, mascaron ~ ornament

Bound Print, Panel Designs of Grotesque Ornamentation; Designed by Jean Bérain the Elder (French, 1640-1711); Print Maker: Juan Dolívar (Spanish, active in France, 1641-1692); Published by Jacques Thuret (French, 1669-1738); France; engraving

Design for a Wall Fountain 1550-1620 Anonymous, Italian, Lombard, 16th century Italian. Design for a Wall Fountain 340700

Two ornament heads, a vase and a cartouche, 1644 - 1718 print Two ornament heads, an ornamental vase and a cartouche. The print is part of an album. paper etching ornaments ~ art. vase ~ ornament. ornament ~ cartouche

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 13 (verso). Designer: Woodcut border on title signed by Matteo da Treviso (Italian, active 16th century). Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (20 x 14 cm). Published in: Venice. Publisher: Nicolò Zoppino (Italian, Ferrara 1478/80-1544 Venice) , Venice. Date: August 1532.Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design is decorated with a central circular element with a 4-petaled flower inside. Connected to the top and bottom of the central element are vines that form hearts. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 59 (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 with 4 squares that are each ornamented with a different 4-petaled flower motif, which are all further framed within a larger square. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Eyn new kunstlichboich, page 14r 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 14r 680794

Print, Pour Orner des Cadres ou Bordures; Designed by Jean-François de Neufforge (Flemish, 1714 - 1791); France; etching and engraving on laid paper

Francesco di Domenico dit, Il Padovano (around 1500-1571). "Florentin card game. Number twenty-nine in a series of 35 pieces". Black and white wood engraving. 1547. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 123051-31 Card to play, wood engraving, card game, Florentine game, Italian game, 16th 16th XVI 16th 16th 16 Center, engraving

Bound Print (France)

Title print of a series of six designs for vases, Jakob Gottlieb Thelott, after Christian Friedrich Rudolph, c. 1750 - c. 1770 Design for a vase with a crown and a snail at the foot. In the foot the title of the series. Print is part of an album. paper etching ornaments ~ art. title-page. vase ~ ornament. jar, jug (used as drinking-vessel). crown (symbol of sovereignty). molluscs: snail. rocaille ornament

Quilt. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 51 x 38.1 cm (20 1/16 x 15 in.) Original IAD Object: 81" wide; 101" long. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Betty Jacob.

Six holders, Charles Pierre Joseph Normand, 1820 Ornament print with six holders, pedestals with burning scales. Part (20th. Cah.er F.LE 46) of the Prentalbum with two series of a total of 138 ornament prints by Beauvallet and Normand, 'Fragmens d'Ortuens dance le style antique'. paper etching ornaments ~ art. decorative furniture

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Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 7 (recto). 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 geometric interlace pattern in center of column, right is narrower with intertwining vines of leaves and flowers. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

The Our André (1613-1700): Tuilerien, Paris

Letter Z, Anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1699

Bound Print, Ornamental Vase Design; Designed by François Boucher (French, 1703-1770); Print Maker: Gabriel Huquier (French, 1695-1772); France; etching in red ink on cream laid paper; 21.5 × 14.4 cm (8 7/16 × 5 11/16 in.)

Reproduction of a print of decorated panels by Hieronymus Cock, Anonymous, After Hieronymus Cock, After Covens & Mortier, c. 1876 - in or before 1881 photomechanical print Antwerpafter print by: Antwerpafter design by: Amsterdam paper photolithography fabulous animals ~ predatory animals

Details of Ceilings, Villa Madama, St. Peter's and Madonna del Popolo ca. 1750-55 Sir William Chambers British, born Sweden. Details of Ceilings, Villa Madama, St. Peter's and Madonna del Popolo 362938

Bound Print, Plate 1, LAir (The Air), Arabesques (Arabesques); Designed by Jean Démosthène Dugourc (French, 1749-1825); Published by Jacques-François Chéreau (French, 1742 - 1794); France; etching on paper; 26 x 18.5 cm (10 1/4 x 7 5/16 in.)

Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 13) 1773 After Georges Reverdy Page from an album with 54 prints, 40 of which come from a series published by Carlo Losi in Rome in 1773. For some reason often overlooked, these prints actually reproduce16th-century designs attributed to the enigmatic French artist Georges Reverdy and the better-known Netherlandish artist Jacob Floris. All copies are in reverse. In some cases they are combined with the originals in this album. Several pages in the album are empty, indicating that some prints may have been taken out at some point.. Targhe ed altri ornati di varie e capricciose invenzioni (Cartouches and other ornaments of various and capricious invention, page 13). After Georges Reverdy (French, active Lyon, 1529-57). 1773. Etching and engraving. Carlo Losi (Italian, 1757- after 1805)

Bound Print, Dessus de Porte, dans le grand Appartement des Tuilleries.; Designed by François Chauveau (1613 - 1676); France; etching on laid paper

Ceres with horses, Pierre-Nicolas Beauvallet, 1820 Ornament print with, among other things, Ceres who feeds hay to horses. Part (2nd. Cah. N. 8) 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. Ceres, patroness of agriculture

Esemplario di lavori, page 5 (recto) August 1529 Nicolò Zoppino Italian Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 3 horizontal registers: geometric pattern on top of black background, 2 circles: geometric interlace pattern and floral pattern, larger circle with two levels of geometric interlace patterning.. Esemplario di lavori, page 5 (recto) 658727

La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 35 (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 with a large central square framing a flower that has curving stems of leaves and fruit. Surrounding this central element is a border decorated with a floral and foliage pattern. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 7 (recto) ca. 1532 Alessandro Paganino Italian Published by Alessandro Paganini, Italian, active 16th century.Embroidery design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with curving vines, each terminating in a leaf with a face. Right column is decorated with curving vines with a human figure as a leaf as well as two other leaves with faces.. Libro quarto. De rechami per elquale se impara in diuersi modi lordine e il modo de recamare...Opera noua, page 7 (recto) 659837

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Kleine Mind Doctor Rocus Tabacius, 1716, 1716 A small person like the Dutch doctor of Rocus Tabacius, director of a tobacco company in Virginia and Brazil, standing in his dressing gown. In the caption verses in Dutch and French. Print printed within a decorative frame of a separate plate with leaves, samples and three fighting birds at the top. Numbered right in the middle: 27. Part of the Dutch -bound edition from a series of caricatures of small people, known as the dwarf tone, copied to an older German example. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper etching A small person like the Dutch doctor of Rocus Tabacius, director of a tobacco company in Virginia and Brazil, standing in his dressing gown. In the caption verses in Dutch and French. Print printed within a decorative frame of a separate plate with leaves, samples and three fighting birds at the top. Numbered right in the middle: 27. Part of the Dutch -bound edition from a series of caricatures of small peop

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