Oval Case Decorated with Schweifwerk in Two Variants, Surrounded by Smaller Motifs, Flowers and Two Birds Below, Jacques Hurtu

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Oval Case Decorated with Schweifwerk in Two Variants, Surrounded by Smaller Motifs, Flowers and Two Birds Below, ca. 1614–19, Blackwork and engraving, Sheet: 3 15/16 x 2 13/16 in. (10 x cm), Jacques Hurtu (French (active 1584–1635)), In this very sophisticated example of the use of blackwork, Jacques Hurtu presents a decorated oval pendant, which could be the model for a watch case, or (portrait) medallion. In the oval itself he shows two variants for the Schweifwerk pattern

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Size: 3733px × 5240px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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