Designs for Orfèvrerie

Jacques Hurtu, 1614

These delicate blackwork designs by the French goldsmith and engraver Jacques Hurtu could be used for engraving and enamelling. These sheets are numbers two and five from a series of six. The two larger medallions, or watchcases, are flanked by multiple smaller designs and various animals.

  • Artwork typeornamentprent
  • Object numberRP-P-2014-77-3
  • Dimensionsheight 77 mm x width 110 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgravure