“The Third Knot”. Interlaced Roundel with Eight Wreaths and a Scalloped Shield in its Center by Albrecht Durer

“The Third Knot”. Interlaced Roundel with Eight Wreaths and a Scalloped Shield in its Center 1500 - 1521

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drawing, ornament, print

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drawing

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natural stone pattern

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naturalistic pattern

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ornament

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print

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old engraving style

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linocut print

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organic pattern

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men

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intricate pattern

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pattern repetition

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layered pattern

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coloring book page

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intricate and detailed

“The Third Knot” is a woodcut by Albrecht Durer, a prominent figure in the Northern Renaissance. This geometric design, created between 1500 and 1521, showcases Durer’s masterful skill in pattern and detail. The intricate, symmetrical knots, wreaths and the scalloped shield in the center, create a visually stunning and mathematically precise composition. This work exemplifies Durer's fascination with geometry and his ability to translate it into art.

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