New Modelbüch (Page 45r) 1615

This intricate drawing, created by German artist Andreas Bretschneider in 1615, is a page from a larger design book titled "New Modelbüch" and depicts a detailed floral pattern for a fan. The design is executed in pen and ink, featuring a delicate arrangement of curling vines, flowers, and leaves. The design is displayed on page 45r and features a crescent shape that is ideal for a fan, and is one of over 100 designs within the book. This particular design was likely intended for use in a variety of decorative applications and would have appealed to goldsmiths, embroiderers, and other artisans of the time. This page from Bretschneider's book, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the artist's talent for creating intricate patterns that were both beautiful and functional.