1563
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ornament for Knife Handle is a 1563 ink by Theodor de Bry, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a woman standing in the center, wearing a hat with feathers. She's nude except for the hat and a few strands of hair covering her body. The background is light-colored with some decorative elements around her. The woman is shown in a classical pose, with her weight shifted onto one leg. Her body is turned slightly, and her head is tilted upwards. The hat is adorned with long feathers that curve upwards. The background has some faint lines and shapes, but they're not very clear. The engraving technique used here is quite detailed, with fine lines and textures that give the image depth. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.
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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