1563
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jewelry Ornament is a 1563 ink by Theodor de Bry, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows seven ornate metal jewelry pieces arranged on a flat background. Each piece has swirling patterns and small details like flowers or faces. Some are shaped like teardrops, while others are round with a loop on top. The tiny lines and shadows give the metal a textured look, almost like lace. This style was popular in the Renaissance for fancy accessories. Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like Bry created these sharp details.
Theodor de Bry (also Theodorus de Bry; 1528 – 27 March 1598) was a Walloon engraver, goldsmith, editor and publisher, famous for his depictions of early European expeditions to the Americas.
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