Who created "Design for Serving Piece"?

Design for Serving Piece was created by Erasmus Hornick in 16th century.

When was "Design for Serving Piece" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "Design for Serving Piece"?

Design for Serving Piece is Pen and black ink, brush with gray and yellow wash over traces of red chalk.

Is "Design for Serving Piece" in the public domain?

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

Design for Serving Piece

Erasmus Hornick

16th century

Medium

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

Dimensions

16 7/16 x 11 5/16 in. (41.8 x 28.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, by exchange, 1958

Accession Number

58.525.8

Tags

Mythical Creatures

Art Historical Context

In the bustling workshops of 16th-century Flanders, Erasmus Hornick crafted intricate designs that bridged art and, as seen in this *Design for Serving Piece*. master engraver and ornamental designer active around 1550–1580, Hornick specialized in elaborate motifs inspired by the Renaissance fascination with antiquity and fantasy. This preparatory drawing, likely intended for a luxurious metal serving vessel like a ewer or dish, features mythical creatures—a hallmark of Northern Mannerist style—evoking the grotesque decorations popularized by artists like Rosso Fiorentino and adopted in Northe...

Design for Serving Piece

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