Livre de Moresques, title page (recto) 1546
cornelisbos
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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pen drawing
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book
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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flower
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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france
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This title page from Cornelis Bos's *Livre de Moresques* (1546) is an example of the woodcut technique used by Northern Renaissance artists. This woodcut features intricate detail and whimsical imagery within a classical frame, a hallmark of Northern Renaissance art. It is a visual record of the flourishing of decorative art in 16th century Europe. The image features stylized figures and architectural elements with a focus on detailed ornamentation.
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