Neüe inventiones von unterschiedlich nützlicher Silber-arbeit...gezeichnet von Abraham Drentwet in Augspurg. Inss. Kupffer gebracht durch Ioh : August Corvinim, und dasselbst verlegt von Jeremias Wolff... ; title page
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase in memory of Thomas Snell
Accession Number
1947-96-1-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Smithsonian American Art, where we spotlight *Neue Inventiones von unterschiedlich nützlicher Silber-Arbeit*, a captivating title page from around 1725. Drawn by the German artist Abraham Drentwet (7–1727) in Augsburg, this print was expertly engraved on copper by Johann August Corvinus and by Jeremias Wolff.entwet, a skilled designer active in one of Europe's premier centers for metalwork, showcased innovative patterns for functional silver objects—think ornate tableware, candelabra, and decorative wares that blended utility with Baroque elegance. Augsburg in the early 18th ce...