Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2 from a Series of Blackwork Ornaments combined with figures, birds, animals and flowers 1622

"Blackwork Designs with Birds and Insects, Plate 2," is an etching from a series of decorative designs by Meinert Gelijs from 1622. This plate shows a variety of birds, insects, and floral motifs arranged around a central, ornate blackwork pattern. The image offers a glimpse into the intricate and detailed decorative art of the 17th century, with its focus on natural elements and geometric forms. The print would have been used as a source of inspiration for embroidery, metalwork, or other decorative arts. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds this example of Gelijs' work.