Oval Pendant or Case and Two Bezel Designs

Art Historical Context

Step into the intricate world of 17th Italian ornamental design with *Oval Pendant or Case and Bezel Designs* by Giovanni Battista Costantini, created in 1622. This delicate print, measuring just 3 3/16 x 4 5/16 inches, captures the artist's mastery in blackwork and engraving—techniques where fine lines and dense cross-hatching create rich tonal contrasts and lifelike textures on a small copper plate. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints department, it exemplifies the Baroque era's fascination with elaborate jewelry, blending functionality with artistic flair. Costan...