Who created "Design for Silver Plate Decorated with Crabs"?

Design for Silver Plate Decorated with Crabs was created by Erasmus Hornick in 16th century.

When was "Design for Silver Plate Decorated with Crabs" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "Design for Silver Plate Decorated with Crabs"?

Design for Silver Plate Decorated with Crabs is Pen and black ink, brush and gray and yellow wash.

Is "Design for Silver Plate Decorated with Crabs" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for Silver Plate Decorated with Crabs is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for Silver Plate Decorated with Crabs

Erasmus Hornick

16th century

Medium

Pen and black ink, brush and gray and yellow wash

Dimensions

16 7/16 x 11 3/16 in. (41.7 x 28.4 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, by exchange, 1958

Accession Number

58.525.4

Tags

CrabsDishes

Art Historical Context

In the 16th century, Flemish artist Erasmus Hornick crafted this intricate *Design for Silver Plate Decor with Crabs*, a drawing that captures the Renaissance passion for ornate metalwork. Created with pen and black ink for precise, enhanced by brush-applied gray and yellow washes suggest the gleam of silver and subtle tonality, the sheet measures impressive 16 716 x 11 /16 inches. Hornick, part of Antwerp's vibrant design scene, specialized in such ornamental patterns, blending natural motifs like crabs and scrolling leaves into fantastical compositions ideal for luxury tableware. This drawi...

Design for Silver Plate Decorated with Crabs

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