Ornamental Fillet with Thistle Motifs 1510 - 1528

This woodcut, created by German artist Daniel Hopfer between 1510 and 1528, showcases intricate decorative elements, characteristic of the Renaissance era. The "Ornamental Fillet with Thistle Motifs" features a dense composition of stylized leaves, vines, and thistle flowers, interspersed with small birds. The intricate detail and delicate lines of the design highlight the artist's mastery of the woodcut technique. This print, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was likely used for ornamentation or as a design template for other decorative arts.