Plate 5, from Die Folge der phantastischen SchmucksträÃe (Suite of Fantastic Ornamental Bouquets)
Classification
ornament
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane
Accession Number
1942-36-29-2
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Wendel Dietterlin Younger created this work in1614 as Plate5 from his series *Die Folge der phantastischen Schmucksträße (Suite of Fantastic Oral Bouquets). As German artist active during the early seventeenth century,terlin contributed to the tradition of ornamental printmaking, which supplied patterns for artisans, architects, and craftsmen across Europe. The title suggests imaginative floral and decorative motifs that blend natural forms with, fantastical elements typical of the period’s decorative arts. Classified simply as “ornament,” the plate reflects the era’s fascination with elabora...