"An ornament composed of two ogee curves meeting in the middle, each concave toward its outer extremity and convex toward the point at which it meets the other."-Whitney, 1902

Accolade

"An ornament composed of two ogee curves meeting in the middle, each concave toward its outer extremity…

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun in 1511. It depicts Jesus, Mary and the three wise men. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block to print the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun between 1510 and1511. It possibly depicts Mary. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block, and the printing the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun between 1510 and1511. It depicts a soldier courting a woman by giving her a flower. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block to print the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grun in 1511. It depicts the resurrection of Jesus. A woodcut is made by carving a wooden block to the desired design, and then rolling ink over the carved block to print the design on paper.

Hortulus Animae

The Hortulus Animae is one of a series of woodcuts that was created by German Renaissance artist Hans…

The English Arm-chair from the 16th century was made out of wood and upholstered.

English Arm-Chair

The English Arm-chair from the 16th century was made out of wood and upholstered.

A barber shop in the sixteenth century

Barber Shop

A barber shop in the sixteenth century

This is a print drawing that was created by German printmaker Hans Sebald Beham in 1526. It seems to depict a Scholar or man of teaching, possible holding a small replica of a christian school.

Hans Sebald Beham

This is a print drawing that was created by German printmaker Hans Sebald Beham in 1526. It seems to…

This decorative border was designed by German Artist Albrecht Dürer in 1513. It is comprised of a pillar on each side of the border, scrolling ribbon at the top, and two angels holding a shield of a tree on the bottom.

Decorative Border

This decorative border was designed by German Artist Albrecht Dürer in 1513. It is comprised of…

This decorative border was designed by German Artist Albrecht Dürer in 1513. It is comprised of a pillar on each side of the border, scrolling ribbon at the top, and two angels holding a shield of a tree on the bottom.

Decorative Border

This decorative border was designed by German Artist Albrecht Dürer in 1513. It is comprised of…

The evolute spiral border is a wavelike pattern that mimics the wave of the sea. Designed by Sebastian Serlio during the 16th century. The interstices (small opening) between the lines is decorated with leaves and flower buds.

Evolute Spiral Border

The evolute spiral border is a wavelike pattern that mimics the wave of the sea. Designed by Sebastian…

This border was designed by Oronce Fine a French Mathematician and Cartographer in 1534. It has a design of scrolls all around, and images of figures that are playing music, displaying mathematics and geography.

Oronce Fine

This border was designed by Oronce Fine a French Mathematician and Cartographer in 1534. It has a design…

This religious border was designed by German artist Hans Holbein in 1524. It has religious connotations with a bearded man on each side with a halo, and an angel on the top left corner reading. All the animals around the border have halos as well.

Religious Border

This religious border was designed by German artist Hans Holbein in 1524. It has religious connotations…

This religious border was designed by German artist Hans Holbein in 1524. It has religious connotations with a bearded man on each side with a halo, and an angel on the top left corner reading. All the animals around the border have halos as well.

Religious Border

This religious border was designed by German artist Hans Holbein in 1524. It has religious connotations…

This scrolling border was designed by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1523. It is a design of intertwined scrolls that wrap around the entire border.

Scrolling Border

This scrolling border was designed by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1523. It is a design of intertwined…

This scrolling border is a 16th century design. It is a design of intertwining scrolls that wrap around the entire border.

Scrolling Border

This scrolling border is a 16th century design. It is a design of intertwining scrolls that wrap around…

This jewelry box is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style in bronze, gilt and silver. At the top of the box are two cupids bearing the royal crown which is surmounted by the British Lion. The box is designed with medallions of the royal coat of arms, surrounded by wreaths of laurel. The angles of the box are figures of caryatides which are sculpted female figures serving as pillars or supports.

Jewelry Box

This jewelry box is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style in bronze, gilt and silver.…

The Renaissance cabinet of the 16th century is made of variegated wood or colored wood.

Renaissance Cabinet

The Renaissance cabinet of the 16th century is made of variegated wood or colored wood.

The Great Cannon is an etching that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1518. It depicts the prevailing dread of the Turks trying to enter Nuremberg, Germany.

The Great Cannon

The Great Cannon is an etching that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1518. It depicts…

A man's flat cap of the 16th Century.

16th Century Flat Cap

A man's flat cap of the 16th Century.

A man's flat cap of the 16th Century.

16th Century Flat Cap

A man's flat cap of the 16th Century.

This casket, also known as a jewelry box or a trinket box is designed in a 16th century Italian Renaissance style, also known as cinquecento. It has a scrolling style and figures near the keyhole that are done in bold relief.

Casket

This casket, also known as a jewelry box or a trinket box is designed in a 16th century Italian Renaissance…

St. Jerome in his Cell is an engraving that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1514. It shows St. Jerome writing amongst a lion, dog and a skull. St. Jerome was a Roman Catholic priest who was known for translating the Bible into Latin during the 5th century.

St. Jerome In His Cell

St. Jerome in his Cell is an engraving that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1514.…

The Italian 16th century chair was made out of wood and supported by perforated carved boards.

Italian 16th Century Chair

The Italian 16th century chair was made out of wood and supported by perforated carved boards.

Located about 55 kilometers from Paris, it is one of the largest French royal chateaus.  Pictured is the Porte Doree, its southern entrance. The Chateau Fontainebleau is the largest royal castle in France. The palace was designed by numerous French monarchs, one of them being King Francis I during the 16th century. The palace is designed in an Italian Mannerist style which later became known as the "Fontainebleau style" during the 16th century.

Chateau of Fontainebleau

Located about 55 kilometers from Paris, it is one of the largest French royal chateaus. Pictured is…

This queen chess piece is wearing a 16th century costume, worn by the princesses of Germany.

Queen Chess Piece

This queen chess piece is wearing a 16th century costume, worn by the princesses of Germany.

The Arabian circular panel is a 16th century design found on a Koran.

Arabian Circular Panel

The Arabian circular panel is a 16th century design found on a Koran.

This Arabian circular panel is a 16th century bas-relief design..

Arabian Circular Panel

This Arabian circular panel is a 16th century bas-relief design..

The Gothic boss circular panel is a 16th century design found in St. Benoit, Paris.

Gothic Boss Circular Panel

The Gothic boss circular panel is a 16th century design found in St. Benoit, Paris.

The Niello circular panel is made out of a black metallic alloy that was designed during the 16th century.

Niello Circular Panel

The Niello circular panel is made out of a black metallic alloy that was designed during the 16th century.

The Niello circular panel is made out of a black metallic alloy that was designed during the 16th century.

Niello Circular Panel

The Niello circular panel is made out of a black metallic alloy that was designed during the 16th century.

The Assumption and the Coronation of the Virgin is a woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer in 1510. It is part of a series called "Life of the Virgin". It depicts Mary being crowned by God and Jesus among the clouds. It shows heaven and earth, angels and mortals. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

The Assumption and the Coronation of the Virgin

The Assumption and the Coronation of the Virgin is a woodcut created by Albrecht Dürer in 1510.…

This cup and cover is in a 16th century style.

Cup and Cover

This cup and cover is in a 16th century style.

The Knight, Death and the Devil is an engraving that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1513. It depict a knight that represents moral virtue who rides on his horse past death and the devil.

The Knight, Death and the Devil

The Knight, Death and the Devil is an engraving that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer…

The Arms of Death is an engraving that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1503. It shows a woman standing behind a helmet that is topped with eagle wings and a large skull on the bottom.

The Arms of Death

The Arms of Death is an engraving that was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1503. It…

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer book of Emperor Maximilian. It is a combination of scrolling leaves, an oval shape on the bottom with the year 1515 in its center, and a lion directly above it. At the very top is a cornucopia filled with grapes and a bird eating out of it.

Margin Drawing

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer…

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer book of Emperor Maximilian. It is a handled pedestal vase with leaves inside.

Margin Drawing

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer…

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer book of Emperor Maximilian. It is in the shape of a pole with an bird at the top and a human head at the bottom that is partly covered with wings. It stands on a bird's feet.

Margin Drawing

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer…

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer book of Emperor Maximilian. It is a design of spiraling leaves and flowers with a bird standing in the center.

Margin Drawing

This margin drawing was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the prayer…

The elliptic panel book-cover is found on the center of the cover and is made out of gold blocking on vellum (mammal skin used for writing). It is a 16th century German design.

Book-Cover Elliptic Panel

The elliptic panel book-cover is found on the center of the cover and is made out of gold blocking on…

This is a Page from the Emperor Maximilian's Prayer-Book. The drawings in the margins where created by Albrecht Dürer in 1515. It is found in the Royal Library in Munich, Germany.

A Page from the Emperor Maximilian's Prayer Book

This is a Page from the Emperor Maximilian's Prayer-Book. The drawings in the margins where created…

English ship of the sixteenth century.

English Ship

English ship of the sixteenth century.

The Entombment is an engraving created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1512. It is part of a series of engravings called "Passion". It depicts Jesus being place in his tomb.

The Entombment

The Entombment is an engraving created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1512. It is part of a series…

The Holy Family is a woodcut that was creates by Albrecht Dürer in 1511. It depicts Mary and Jesus with other people. A woodcut was created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

The Holy Family

The Holy Family is a woodcut that was creates by Albrecht Dürer in 1511. It depicts Mary and Jesus…

The chancel screen finial is found in the space around the altar. It is a 16th century design found in Freiburg, Germany.

Chancel Screen Finial

The chancel screen finial is found in the space around the altar. It is a 16th century design found…

The wrought-iron finial is a 16th century design in the shape of a flower.

Wrought-Iron Finial

The wrought-iron finial is a 16th century design in the shape of a flower.

The Dolphin Frieze was found in St. Maria dell Anima, Rome from 1500 to 1514.

Dolphin Frieze

The Dolphin Frieze was found in St. Maria dell Anima, Rome from 1500 to 1514.

The Dolphin Frieze is part of a larger frieze in St. Maria della Pace, Rome. Designed by Bramate in 1504.

Dolphin Frieze

The Dolphin Frieze is part of a larger frieze in St. Maria della Pace, Rome. Designed by Bramate in…

The Pen Drawing From Life probably was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1514. It probably represents Dürer's sister-in-law Katherine Frey. It is found in the Royal Print-Cabinet in Berlin, Germany.

Pen-Drawing From Life

The Pen Drawing From Life probably was created by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1514. It probably…

Christ Taken Prisoner is a woodcut by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1510. It is part of a series called the "Great Passion". It shows Jesus being taken by Roman soldiers after the betrayal of Judas. This woodcut was created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

Christ Taken Prisoner

Christ Taken Prisoner is a woodcut by German artist Albrecht Dürer in 1510. It is part of a series…

This door-hinge is a 16th century German design.

Door Hinge

This door-hinge is a 16th century German design.

This plain termination of hinge is a 16th century design. It terminates as a leaf.

Plain Termination of Hinge

This plain termination of hinge is a 16th century design. It terminates as a leaf.

This plain termination of hinge is a 16th century design. It terminates as a leaf.

Plain Termination of Hinge

This plain termination of hinge is a 16th century design. It terminates as a leaf.

The Repose of the Holy Family in Egypt is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht Dürer between 1504 and 1505. It depicts Mary and Jesus resting after a long journey. The woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

Repose of the Holy Family in Egypt

The Repose of the Holy Family in Egypt is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by…

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It shows a king in his quarters writing, and two commoners outside walking.

Iconibus Illustrata

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It shows…

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16 th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It shows a lady trying to care for a diseased man, while to men are staring and pointing at the man in disgust.

Iconibus Illustrata

The Illustrata Iconibus is a 16 th century print that was created by German artist Hans Holbein. It…

This inkstand is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style. It is made of part gold, part silver, gilt and enamel. There is a bird in the front that is attacking a dragon. The groups of figures in the back signify moral Christian Virtues and domestic scenes.

Inkstand

This inkstand is designed in a Cinquecento (Italian 16th century) style. It is made of part gold, part…

Two skullcaps used for defense of the head in the 16th century. The caps fit closely to the head. The cap on the left appears to be cloth lined with an iron frame. The cap on the right consists only of the iron frame. Both caps are from the 16th century.

Iron Skullcaps from the 16th Century

Two skullcaps used for defense of the head in the 16th century. The caps fit closely to the head. The…

The Marriage of Joseph and Mary is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht Dürer in 1504. A woodcut is created by carving an image on a wooden block and rolling ink over that surface and then printing it on paper.

The Marriage of Joseph and Mary

The Marriage of Joseph and Mary is a woodcut that is part of a series "Life of the Virgin" by Albrecht…

The Kiss of Judas is an engraving by Albrecht Dürer in 1508. It is part of a series of engravings called the "Passion". It depicts when Judas identifies Jesus to the Roman soldiers by means of a kiss.

The Kiss of Judas

The Kiss of Judas is an engraving by Albrecht Dürer in 1508. It is part of a series of engravings…