Monilivm Bvllarvm, Inavrivmqve Artificiocissimae Icones

1581

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Monilivm Bvllarvm, Inavrivmqve Artificiocissimae Icones is a 1581 by Hans Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Hans Collaert
When & what style?: 1581 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print comes from a 1581 book of jewelry designs by Hans Collaert. It shows ten engravings, including a title page, made after his death by his sons and publisher. Each page shows a pendant on a dark background. Most have mythological figures set into the metal. The last two prints show a sundial and a clock instead. Look up Hans Collaert next.

The story of this work

Overview

A single print from a 1581 engraving series features a pendant design with a clock face, executed in delicate strapwork against a dark background and topped with a ribbon motif adorned with three pearls. The pendant's lower section incorporates a circular clock face, while the upper portion displays intricate strapwork framing the ribbon and pearls.

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About the artist

Artist

Hans Collaert

Jan Collaert the Elder or (I), Hans Collaert the Elder or Johannes Collaert (Brussels, between 1525 and 1530 – Antwerp, October 1580) was a Flemish printmaker, publisher, draftsman, tapestry designer, glass painter and designer and engraver of swords.

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