Design for the decoration of the underside of a tazza
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Renaissance roundel
1550
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a design for the underside of a circular tazza. It's detailed and intricate, with patterns and shapes. The design was likely made for embossed silver, which is a complex process. The artist's background as a goldsmith is interesting. He was appointed to the royal mint, which shows his skill. This design is similar to work by artist Etienne Delaune.
