Oval Watchcase with Birds and Smaller Motifs

Jacques Hurtu|Pierre Firens I

ca. 1614–19 · Blackwork and engraving · Drawings and Prints

Part of a series of 6 with goldsmiths designs executed in the blackwork technique. Design for an oval watchcase, probably used as a pendant, with Roman numerals and decoration in Schweifwerk. The case is surrounded by smaller motifs, both engraved and in blackwork.

Artist

Jacques Hurtu|Pierre Firens I

Date

ca. 1614–19

Medium

Blackwork and engraving

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1924