Vertical rectangle showing a dense grotesque scene with figures with fantastic anthropomorphic figures, flora and fauna.

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1944	We acquired this object.
2015	We photographed this object.
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Print, Ornamental Design, ca. 1550

This is a Print. It was created by Johann Ladenspelder. It is dated ca. 1550 and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is engraving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Vertical rectangle showing candelabrum motif composed of a double-headed eagle, mask, cameo coins and fantastic creatures.

Print, Ornamental Candelabrum, 1520
etching on white laid paper, lined.
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1921-6-25

At center a mask with sinister expression. Below it, arms (sword, spear, etc) around helmet in basin that is decorated with two animal masks. Above, vase with fruit and plants. All bordered by putti above holding vines with fruit and leaves, griffins with female head at center, and biomorphic figures at bottom.

Print, Ornament with Mask and Grotesque Figures, 1550
engraving on laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1945-59-1

Vertical rectangle fully decorated with symmetrical grotesque. At top, cameo profiles and horses. Below, a small battle frieze and a pair of bound prisoners.

Print, Ornament Panel with Mars, ca. 1507
engraving on laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1946-29-2

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Vertical rectangle showing putti with acanthus tails blowing bubbles, a bat and a swag.

Print, Ornamenti o Grottesche (Grotesque Ornament), ca. 1653
etching on off-white laid paper.
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.
1921-6-152-2

Vertical rectangle showing symmetrical grotesque composition. At top, putti wrestle two manticore. Below, a candelabrum motif, two goats, and a mask.

Print, Grotesque with Putti and Manticore, ca. 1532
engraving on laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1946-3-2

Vertical rectangle showing strapwork design. At center, Prometheus on Mount Caucasus. Above, a pair of satyrs holding clusters of fruit. Below, putti with masks and an owl.

Print, Strapwork Grotesque with Mythological Scene, 1566
engraving on laid paper.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. John I. Kane.
1944-83-7-1

Its dimensions are

H x W: 16.3 × 7.3 cm (6 7/16 × 2 7/8 in.) Mat: 45.7 × 35.6 cm (18 × 14 in.)

It has the following markings

Engraved, at center: symbol resembling an upside down AF / 6

Cite this object as

Print, Ornamental Design, ca. 1550; Johann Ladenspelder ; Germany; engraving on paper; H x W: 16.3 × 7.3 cm (6 7/16 × 2 7/8 in.) Mat: 45.7 × 35.6 cm (18 × 14 in.); Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1944-76-1

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Fragile Beasts.

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2DbSP/
Accession Number 1944-76-1
Object ID 18572227