Ornament with Hop Vine c. 1480 - 1490

This intricate engraving, *Ornament with Hop Vine* (c. 1480-1490), showcases the mastery of Martin Schongauer, a renowned German artist of the late 15th century. The detailed depiction of a hop vine, with its winding tendrils and clusters of cones, forms a mesmerizing, almost hypnotic, decorative pattern. The composition is filled with complex, interwoven branches and leaves, creating a sense of depth and movement, characteristic of Schongauer's style, often seen in his woodcuts and engravings.