Ornament for Knife Handle

About this work

This image shows two tall, narrow designs for knife handles. Each one has a crown on top and is packed with detailed scenes: people, animals, and fancy patterns. The lines are all black, and the background is plain, letting the intricate carvings stand out. The left handle has the words "FRIGET VENVS" and the right one says "EPHES. V." These might be clues to the stories or symbols being shown. The artist signed it at the bottom as "I.D. de Bry fe." If you like this kind of detailed artwork, look up engraving next.