Greeting Card 1839

Johannes Endletzberger's "Greeting Card" (1839) is a delicate example of the 19th-century art of "Scherenschnitt" – papercutting. The intricate design features two oval medallions painted with floral motifs and embellished with gilded leaves and a ribbon inscribed in German. The work’s use of gold and intricate details highlights the precision of the artist's hand. This piece, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the meticulous craftsmanship of the 19th-century paper-cutting tradition.