1563
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ornament is a 1563 ink by Theodor de Bry, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a tall, narrow design with a woman at the center. She has wings and holds a vase, surrounded by swirling leaves, flowers, and small figures. The background is filled with intricate scrolls and patterns, all in black and white. The woman looks like a mix of human and nature, blending into the decorative shapes around her. This style was common in Renaissance art, where artists loved detailed patterns. Next, look up engraving to see how this kind of print was made.
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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