Who created "Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork"?

Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork was created by Erasmus Hornick in 1560–70.

When was "Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork" created?

This artwork was created 1560–70.

What medium is "Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork"?

Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork is Etching (unique sheet).

Is "Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork

Erasmus Hornick

1560–70

Medium

Etching (unique sheet)

Dimensions

Sheet: 5 1/2 × 2 3/4 in. (14 × 7 cm) [cropped]

Classification

Prints|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Anonymous Gift, in memory of Walter E. Stait, 2013

Accession Number

2013.978.4

Tags

Ornament

Art Historical Context

In the bustling workshops of 16th-century Antwerp, Erasmus Hornick crafted intricate designs that bridged art and everyday objects. This etching, titled *Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork* (ca. 1560–70), exemplifies his mastery of ornamental prints. At just 5½ × 2¾ inches on a unique, cropped sheet, it served as a blueprint for silversmiths, showcasing elegantly twisted handles adorned with grotesque motifs—fantastical creatures and scrolling foliage typical of Northern Mannerism. Etching, a relatively new technique at the time, allowed Hornick to achieve fine, fluid lines that captured the...

Design for a Knife, Spoon, and Fork

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