Who created "Design for a Platter with Battling Tritons and Sea Nymphs"?

Design for a Platter with Battling Tritons and Sea Nymphs was created by Erasmus Hornick in 16th century.

What medium is "Design for a Platter with Battling Tritons and Sea Nymphs"?

Design for a Platter with Battling Tritons and Sea Nymphs is Pen and black ink, brush with gray and yellow wash.

Is "Design for a Platter with Battling Tritons and Sea Nymphs" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for a Platter with Battling Tritons and Sea Nymphs is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for a Platter with Battling Tritons and Sea Nymphs

Q: When was "Design for a Platter with Battling Tritons and Sea Nymphs" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

Erasmus Hornick

16th century

Medium

Pen and black ink, brush with gray and yellow wash

Dimensions

11 7/8 x 16 5/16 in. (30.2 x 41.5 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

By Exchange, 1958

Accession Number

58.525.9

Tags

NymphsFlowersDishes

Art Historical Context

In the bustling workshops of 16th-century Antwerp, Flemish artist Erasmus Hornick created intricate designs for luxury decorative arts, bridging fine art and craftsmanship. This drawing, *Design for a Platter Battling Tritons and Nymphs*, exemplifies his skill as a designer for silversmiths and engravers. Rendered in pen and black ink with gray and yellow washes, 11⅞ × 16½-inch sheet (30.2 × 41.5 cm) vibrantly sketches a dynamic mythological scene suited for a grand platter, complete with swirling sea figures, nymphs, and floral motifs—hallmarks of Renaissance ornamentation. The central compo...

Design for a Platter with Battling Tritons and Sea Nymphs

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