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Sheet with Flower and Diamond Pattern, by German 16th Century, ink, 1550

Sheet with Flower and Diamond Pattern

German 16th Century

1550

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Sheet with Flower and Diamond Pattern is a 1550 ink by German 16th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
German 16th Century
When & what style?
1550 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a sheet with a flower and diamond pattern. The design is made up of repeating shapes, with flowers and diamonds arranged in a grid. The flowers have four petals, and the diamonds are outlined in a darker color. The pattern is created using a woodcut technique, which gives it a distinctive texture. The use of a grid and repeating shapes creates a sense of order and symmetry. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the Renaissance movement.

About the artist

Portrait of German 16th Century
Artist

German 16th Century

A German artist from the late 1500s drew lively scenes of knights clashing in parades and mock battles.

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