Who created "Design for a Sword"?

Design for a Sword was created by Erasmus Hornick|Anonymous, 16th century in 16th century.

When was "Design for a Sword" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "Design for a Sword"?

Design for a Sword is Pen and black ink, brush with gray and yellow wash over black chalk.

Is "Design for a Sword" in the public domain?

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

Design for a Sword

Erasmus Hornick|Anonymous, 16th century

16th century

Medium

Pen and black ink, brush with gray and yellow wash over black chalk

Dimensions

16 1/4 x 11 5/16 in. (41.3 x 28.8 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971

Accession Number

1975.131.71

Tags

EaglesHiltsSwordsOrnament

Art Historical Context

This exquisite *Design for a Sword*, attributed to Erasmus Hornick or an anonymous artist of the 16th century, offers a glimpse into the ornate world of Renaissance weaponry. Crafted as a preparatory drawing, it likely depicts an elaborate sword hilt adorned with eagles and intricate ornamentation—symbols of power and imperial might that were popular in European courts. Such designs were essential for commissioning luxurious arms, blending functionality with opulent decoration for nobility and military elite. Executed in pen and black ink with brush-applied gray and yellow washes over black c...

Design for a Sword

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