Page from Eyn Newe kunstlich moetdelboech alle kunst (Page 12r) 1532

This woodcut print, “Page from Eyn Newe Kunstlich Moetdelboech Alle Kunst (Page 12r),” is from a 1532 pattern book by Peter Quentel. The page depicts three decorative motifs that would have been used by artisans in the 16th century. The top panel shows a male figure with a sunburst and a pair of phoenix birds intertwined in a vine. The middle panel features a classical vase, while the bottom panel depicts two phoenix birds joined at the neck and entwined in a vine. These prints are an example of the German Renaissance style, known for its use of classical motifs and meticulous detail.