This engraving belongs to a series of twenty prints, all showing designs for goldsmiths and jewellers. They were engraved by René Boyvin, a French artist of the 16th century, after models by Rosso Fiorentino or more probably by his aide, Léonard Thiry. The ornament prints of this period are numerous; prints allowed the models to be more widespread so goldsmiths and jewellers everywhere could have access to the latest designs. This print was actually part of a single plate, of rectangular shape, bearing another design. This series, though dating from the middle of the 16th century, was published by Paul de la Houve, who worked in Paris in 1600. This shows the long-lasting success of this kind of engraving.
Physical description
Print. Design for a pendant. Two satyrs, male and female are sited between a cameo and two gems from which pearls are hanging. Part of a single plate bearing another design (see 22779.2). One of a series of twenty prints from Le Livre de Bijouterie. Engraved by René Boyvin after Rosso Fiorentino or Léonard Thiry, mid-16th century. Published by Paul de la Houve, Paris, 1600.
Place of Origin
Paris, France (published)
Date
mid-16th century (engraved)
1600 (published)
Artist/maker
Boyvin, René, born 1520 (attributed to, maker)
thiry (after, maker)
Materials and Techniques
Engraving on paper
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 cm, Height: 2.5 cm, Width: 6 cm, Width: 2.4 cm
Historical context note
This engraving is one of a series of twenty prints showing designs for goldsmiths and jewellers. They were engraved by René Boyvin, a French artist of the 16th century, after models by Rosso Fiorentino or more probably by his assistant, Léonard Thiry. The ornament prints of this period are numerous; prints facilitated the dissemination of designs so goldsmiths and jewellers everywhere could have access to the latest versions. This series, though dating from the middle of the 16th century, was published by Paul de la Houve, who worked in Paris in 1600. This shows the long-lasting popularity of this kind of engraving.
This print was actually part of a single plate, of rectangular shape, bearing another design (see 22779.2).
Descriptive line
Engraving. Design for a pendant. From Le Livre de Bijouterie. Engraved by René Boyvin after Rosso Fiorentino or Léonard Thiry. Mid-16th century, published by Paul de la Houve, Paris, 1600.
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Robert-Dumesnil, A. P. F. Le peintre-graveur français, ou Catalogue raisonné des estampes gravées par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'école française. Ouvrage faisant suite au Peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Par A.-P.-F. Robert-Dumesnil. Paris: G. Warée, 1835-71. 11 v. Vol. VIII, p. 75, no.165
For reproduction, see: Armand-Durand, M. Le livre de bijouterie de René Boyvin, d'Angers reproduit en fac-simile par M. Amand-Durand. Paris : Rapilly, 1876. 16 p., 20 leaves of plates, ill.
Materials
Paper; Ink
Techniques
Engraving (printing process)
Subjects depicted
Metal-work; France; Designs; Ornament; Jewellery; Mask; Pearl; Satyrs; Fontainebleau; Cameos; Pendants (jewelry); Gems; Goldsmiths
Categories
Prints; Designs; Ornament prints
Collection code
PDP
