Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and Axe-Shaped Ornaments

Jan Collaert I|Hans Liefrinck

before 1573 · Engraving and blackwork; first state of two (New Hollstein) · Drawings and Prints

Vertical panel with the design for the verso of a pendant at center in the shape of a cross with an arabesque pattern. At bottom left and right, oval ornaments above axe-shaped ornaments, possibly designs for earrings or buttons. The pendant hangs from a ribbon and has three pearls descending below. From a set of ten plates with pendant designs incorporating arabesque decoration. This plate belongs to the first edition, published by Hans I Liefrinck in Antwerp before 1573.

Artist

Jan Collaert I|Hans Liefrinck

Date

before 1573

Medium

Engraving and blackwork; first state of two (New Hollstein)

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1932