New Modelbüch (Page 39r) 1615

This pen-and-ink drawing, created in 1615 by German artist Andreas Bretschneider, is a page from his pattern book "New Modelbüch," now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It showcases a delicate and intricate design featuring a series of floral motifs and scrollwork, demonstrating the flourishing of ornamental arts in the early 17th century. These designs would have been used by artisans for decorative purposes in various crafts and objects, including embroidery, metalwork, and furniture. The intricate detail and symmetrical composition of the design exemplifies Bretschneider's mastery of the ornamental style.