Blackwork Print with a Horizontal Panel and Six Small Motifs 1592

This small blackwork print by Hans de Bull, a Flemish artist working in the late 16th century, is a fine example of a design pattern book. The print features six motifs with intricately detailed, geometric patterns. These designs were likely intended to be copied by artisans for use in various crafts such as embroidery, metalwork, and woodcarving. The artist’s initials, "H.D.B.F.," are included in the composition, marking his creation of this exquisite piece.