Who created "Design for Two Knife Handles"?

Design for Two Knife Handles was created by Francesco Salviati, Italian, 1510 â 1563 in 1583.

What medium is "Design for Two Knife Handles"?

Design for Two Knife Handles is cutlery.

Is "Design for Two Knife Handles" in the public domain?

Yes, Design for Two Knife Handles is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Design for Two Knife Handles

Francesco Salviati, Italian, 1510 â 1563

1583

Medium

cutlery

Classification

cutlery

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council

Accession Number

1921-6-350-2

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Francesco Salviati, a leading Italian Mannerist artist (1510–1563), was renowned for his elegant frescoes, portraits, and intricate designs that bridged painting and decorative arts. This *Design for Two Knife Handles dated 1583 and housed in the Smithsonian American Art's Smithsonian Collection, exemplifies his influence on Renaissance metalwork. Though created posthumously, it reflects Salviati's signature style: fluid lines, grotesque motifs, and whimsical ornamentation drawn from classical antiquity, adapted for everyday luxury items like cutlery. In the 16th century, knife handles were s...

Design for Two Knife Handles

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