Grottesco in diversche manieren
Engraving
1555-1560 (published)
1555-1560 (published)
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This 16th-century print by the brothers van Doetecum after Hans Vredeman de Vries is an etchingin the grotesque style. It shows a variety of decorative motifs, such as nymphs, sphinx, horses, insects, flowers and birds. 'Grotesque' derives from the Italian word grottesco. The style was inspired by ancient Roman designs discovered at the end of the 15th century in the underground rooms, or grottoes, of the Golden House of Emperor Nero in Rome.
Grotesque ornament was used to decorate a wide range of objects, such as ceramics, and the style was much copied by Renaissance artists. Ornament prints such as these were used by craftsmen in the decoration of other objects, such as silverware.
Grotesque ornament was used to decorate a wide range of objects, such as ceramics, and the style was much copied by Renaissance artists. Ornament prints such as these were used by craftsmen in the decoration of other objects, such as silverware.
Object details
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| Title | Grottesco in diversche manieren (series title) |
| Materials and techniques | engraving |
| Brief description | Hans Vredeman de Vries. Plate from a suite of sixteen plates of grotesque designs entitled 'Grottesco in diversche manieren'. Antwerp, 1565-71. |
| Physical description | Print showing a winged nymph in an oval medallion at the centre, surrounded by grotesque ornament. |
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| Summary | This 16th-century print by the brothers van Doetecum after Hans Vredeman de Vries is an etchingin the grotesque style. It shows a variety of decorative motifs, such as nymphs, sphinx, horses, insects, flowers and birds. 'Grotesque' derives from the Italian word grottesco. The style was inspired by ancient Roman designs discovered at the end of the 15th century in the underground rooms, or grottoes, of the Golden House of Emperor Nero in Rome. Grotesque ornament was used to decorate a wide range of objects, such as ceramics, and the style was much copied by Renaissance artists. Ornament prints such as these were used by craftsmen in the decoration of other objects, such as silverware. |
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| Accession number | E.1200-1923 |
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| Record created | December 1, 2005 |
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