Oirband met een cartouche waarin een krijgsman staat met een zwaard c. 1500 - 1552
anonymous
pencil drawn
amateur sketch
light pencil work
shading to add clarity
pen sketch
pencil sketch
old engraving style
pencil drawing
pen-ink sketch
pencil work
This anonymous 16th-century woodcut, "Oirband met een cartouche waarin een krijgsman staat met een zwaard," is a captivating example of decorative art. The piece features a knight in armor holding a sword within a cartouche, surrounded by intricate floral and cherubic motifs. The design showcases the meticulous craftsmanship of the period, with a focus on symbolic elements, decorative detail, and the representation of martial prowess. The woodcut's small dimensions suggest it was likely part of a larger object, such as a book or a printed document. The piece's complexity and artistry speak to the enduring fascination with chivalry and heroism during this era.
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