Ornament Design
early 17th century
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-440-3
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Ornament Design** by Pierre Gandin, a French artist active from the late 15th to early 16th century, dates to the early 17 century and exemplifies the enduring appeal of decorative prints during Europe's Renaissance-to-Baroque transition. a classified print from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection—purchased by the Advisory Council—this piece reflects Gandin's role in crafting intricate patterns that influenced architecture, textiles, and furnishings. Though the exact medium remains unidentified amid ongoing research, prints like this were revolutionary, enabling widespread shari...