Surface Decoration, Grotesque with Strapwork and Pergolas, Burial Scene above center from Veelderleij Veranderinghe van grotissen ende Compertimenten...Libro Primo 1556

Johannes van Doetecum I's "Surface Decoration, Grotesque with Strapwork and Pergolas, Burial Scene above center from Veelderleij Veranderinghe van grotissen ende Compertimenten...Libro Primo" from 1556 is a detailed black and white engraving depicting a complex, highly ornamented composition of strapwork, grotesques, and foliage. Typical of this style of "grotesque" art popular in the 16th century, the artwork uses decorative elements in combination with fantastical and sometimes humorous figures. These are set against a background of intricate interlacing patterns and tendrils, creating a sense of visual richness and playful complexity. The work likely served as a design model for decorative artists and artisans, as well as a source of inspiration for other artists.