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Blackwork in the Shape of a Heart
Jean Toutin, 1619
Pasted into this sketchbook are 131 French, German, and Flemish ornament prints and biblical depictions, including a series of blackwork ornaments by the enameller Jean Toutin. This page presents the back of a heart-shaped medallion with a floral pattern as inspiration for an engraver or enamel worker. Under the eye is a small figure with hands holding bunches of fruit on either side.
- Artwork typeprint, albumblad, ornamentprent
- Object numberRP-P-2012-79-86
- Dimensionsheight 108 mm x width 79 mm
- Physical characteristicsgravure, geplakt op albumblad