Lot 134
Joannes van Doetecum the Elder (Dutch, 1530-1605) or Lucas van Doetecum (Flemish, active 1554-1572). After Cornelis (II) Floris de Vriendt (Flemish, 1514-1575). Leaf M, engraving on paper from "Veelderley Veranderinghe van grotissen ende Compertimenten ghemaeckt tot dienste van alle die Conste beminne ende ghebruiken (Various Changes of Caves and Compartments Made for the Service of All Who Love and Use Art)." Published by Hieronymus Cock (Flemish, 1518-1570) in Antwerp, 1556 (published). A stunning engraving on laid paper from one of nine plates of grotesque ornament from a suite of twelve titled "Veelderley Veranderinghe van grotissen ende Compertimenten," all cut by Joannes or Lucas van Doetecum and designed by the Flemish artist Cornelis Floris. Published in 1556 by Hieronymus Cock, the series contained ornamental designs for the use by other artisans in the creation of furniture, vases, textiles etc. Many of the designs used grotesques, which were popular at the time. Size of image: 8.1" W x 12.1" H (20.6 cm x 30.7 cm); of page: 9" W x 13" H (22.9 cm x 33 cm)
According to the Victoria and Albert Museum, "Ornament designs like this were copied by artisans, who applied them onto furniture, vases, textiles and so on. The theme of the grotesque was a popular one around this period. Grotesque derives from the Italian word grottesco. The style was inspired by ancient Roman designs discovered at the end of the 15th century in the underground rooms, or grottoes, of the Golden House of Emperor Nero in Rome. Grotesque ornament was used to decorate a wide range of objects, such as ceramics, and the style was much copied by Renaissance artists."
Publications like this contributed to the spread of Floris' inventions and style throughout Northern Europe. Cornelis Floris was a Flemish sculptor, architect, draughtsman, medalist and designer of prints and luxury. He operated a large workshop in Antwerp from which he worked on many large construction projects in Flanders, Germany and Denmark. He was one of the designers of the Antwerp City Hall. He developed a new style, which was informed by Flemish traditions, the 16th century Italian Renaissance and possibly the School of Fontainebleau. His innovations spread throughout Northern Europe where they had a major influence on the development of sculpture and architecture in the 16th and early 17th centuries.
Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA
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Condition:
- Name of designer inscribed in pencil at lower left of verso. Good impressions with small margins. Miniscule nick to left periphery of paper, as well as some minor ink marks and light stains, but image is still very clear. Accompanied by protective plastic film, paper board backing, and old label from Royal Athena.
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