Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer (Page 65r) 1604

"Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer" (Page 65r) is a page from a pattern book created by Johann Sibmacher, a German artist who was active in the early 17th century. This page features a repeating pattern of elaborate, stylized floral motifs. Sibmacher’s pattern book, “Newes Modelbuch in Kupffer”, was intended as a source of designs for goldsmiths and other artisans. The complex ornamentation displayed on this page is characteristic of the intricate decorative styles popular in the early Baroque period. The delicate engraving techniques employed by Sibmacher lend a sense of fluidity and elegance to the floral designs. The intricate ornamentation of this page was intended to be used by artisans in various applications, such as the decoration of jewelry, furniture, and other objects.