Pendant Design with a Circular Temple and Burning Pot Above Axe-Shaped Ornaments 1530 - 1573

Jan Collaert I’s “Pendant Design with a Circular Temple and Burning Pot Above Axe-Shaped Ornaments” (1530-1573), is a striking example of ornamental design during the Renaissance. It features a central circular temple with a burning pot, which is surrounded by elaborate floral and geometric motifs. The intricate detail and delicate lines of the drawing convey a sense of elegance and sophistication, typical of Collaert's work. This design, intended for a pendant, highlights the importance of decorative arts in 16th-century Europe. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York houses this exquisite piece.