Blackwork Print with Five Ornament Motifs, a Pair of Butterflies and a Grotesque by Hans de Bull

Blackwork Print with Five Ornament Motifs, a Pair of Butterflies and a Grotesque 1592 - 1604

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drawing, print

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drawing

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toned paper

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print

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personal sketchbook

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ink drawing experimentation

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pen-ink sketch

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ink colored

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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doodle art

This blackwork print by Hans de Bull, dating from 1592-1604, features five intricate ornamental motifs, a pair of butterflies, and a grotesque figure. The print showcases the delicate and precise nature of blackwork, a style popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. De Bull's work is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic ingenuity of the era, with its intricate details and captivating imagery. The print currently resides in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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