Fries met twee dolfijnen en twee bladranken by Heinrich Aldegrever

Fries met twee dolfijnen en twee bladranken 1512 - 1560

pen drawing

shading to add clarity

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pen work

sketchbook drawing

"Fries met twee dolfijnen en twee bladranken" (Fries with two dolphins and two scrolls) is a small woodcut created by German Renaissance artist Heinrich Aldegrever sometime between 1512 and 1560. This intricately detailed design, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Aldegrever's mastery of the printmaking medium. The image depicts two stylized dolphins flanking a central decorative element featuring scrolls and the monogram "GA," perhaps a reference to a patron. This intricate work, measuring just 16 mm in height and 63 mm in width, exemplifies Aldegrever's skill in capturing delicate details and creating a balanced, harmonious composition.