Blad met Lodewijk XIV-ornament
Johann Carl Munck
1750 - 1794
Medium
relief printing
Dimensions
425; 261
About this artwork
height 261 mm x width 425 mm
Art Historical Context
Welcome to our virtual gallery, where we explore the intricate world of 18th-century ornamental prints. "Blad met Lodewijk XIV-ornament" (Sheet with Louis XIV Ornament), created by Johann Carl Munck between 1750 and 1794, is a fine example of relief printing. Measuring 261 mm in height and 425 mm in width, this sheet captures the lavish decorative motifs inspired by France's Sun King, Louis XIV, whose reign defined opulent Baroque grandeur. Relief printing, a technique where ink adheres to raised surfaces of a block (often wood), allowed for bold, textured designs that were both reproducible ...