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Album of Ornament Prints

After Peter Flötner and Jacques Androuet du Cerceau

National Gallery of Art

The image contains six circular designs with intricate and swirling abstract patterns inside them. These patterns resemble elaborate floral motifs. The lines and shapes create a design reminiscent of stained glass windows or rosettes in Gothic architecture. Each circle has a unique arrangement of curves and points, giving the impression of delicate metalwork or intricately carved woodwork. The patterns convey a sense of symmetry and balance, connecting the abstract forms to common decorative elements in historical art.

Artwork Details

Date
1559 or later, album compiled before 1915
Medium
bound album of 98 woodcuts mounted on laid Michallet paper
Dimensions
5077 × 6730 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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