Plate of Ornaments and Grotesques, 1556-1557
Cornelius Floris IIexpand_more
Engravingexpand_more
The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fundexpand_more P.77.3.1
Not on Viewexpand_more
The Netherlands developed its own version of the grotesque, characterized by heavy, three-dimensional forms. Cornelis Floris pioneered the style in Antwerp, inspired by a visit to Rome in 1538. An architect as well as a sculptor, Floris populated this superstructure with satyrs, caryatids, terms, and masks. Some of his favorite devices are also visible--string, birds with string, holes, and figures enclosed by straps. In the upper cavity, smoke trails from Vulcan's forge.
Details
- Title
- Plate of Ornaments and Grotesques
- Artist Life
- about 1513-1575
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.77.3.1
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Hollstein
- Curator Approved
This record has been reviewed by our curatorial staff but may be incomplete. These records are frequently revised and enhanced. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@artsmia.org.
Does something look wrong with this image? Let us know
Zoom in on the left to the detail you'd like to save. Click 'Save detail' and wait until the image updates. Right click the image to 'save image as' or copy link, or click the image to open in a new tab.