1552
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Ornament Design with Fishes is a 1552 by Heinrich Aldegrever, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image shows a tall, narrow design with swirling patterns on a dark background. The center has a vertical line with leaves and flowers branching out symmetrically. On either side, there are repeating shapes that look like stylized fish and leafy scrolls. The whole thing is drawn in white against a black or gray field. The tiny signature in the corner reads "H. Aldegrever 1552," which matches the artist’s name and date. The fish shapes are subtle but stand out when you look closely. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this print in person.
Heinrich Aldegrever or Aldegraf was a German painter and engraver. He was one of the "Little Masters", the group of German artists making small old master prints in the generation after Albrecht Dürer.
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