Design for a Ring, Plate 30 from 'Livre d'Aneaux d'Orfevrerie' 1561

This engraving by Pierre Woeiriot de Bouzey II, created in 1561, is one of 30 plates from his book 'Livre d'Aneaux d'Orfevrerie', showcasing designs for gold rings. Plate 30 depicts a unique ring design with a central ornate bejeweled vessel supported by two nude figures bent into a circular shape. The intricately detailed design, highlighted by the artist's precise and delicate lines, showcases the artistic and decorative potential of the era's goldsmiths and provides insight into the elaborate jewelry worn by wealthy individuals in the 16th century.