Rectangular Pattern (Islamic) with a Blank Compartment Reserved for a Knot

Anonymous, Italian or Spanish, late 15th to early 16th century Italian or Spanish

Giovanni Battista di Jacopo Cennini Italian

Previously connected to Master F Italian

1450–1550

Not on view

Design for a rectangular, geometric pattern. The outline of the pattern is determined by a rectangular frame. Inside the frame there are to polygonal figures, made up out of thin straps. Each figure forms two rectangles which are jointed in the middle through an X-shaped connection. Towards the center, where they face each other, the two polygonal figures are characterized by a concave side. Together they form a round compartment in which a clean ring, also made up out of a thin strap, has been placed. A circular knot is to be inserted in its center.

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Title: Rectangular Pattern (Islamic) with a Blank Compartment Reserved for a Knot
Artist: Anonymous, Italian or Spanish, late 15th to early 16th century
Artist: Giovanni Battista di Jacopo Cennini (Italian, active 1597–1630) (?)
Artist: Previously connected to Master F (North Italian, active ca. 1525–40)
Date: 1450–1550
Medium: Pen and brown ink over stylus ruling
Dimensions: Sheet: 6 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (17.4 x 12.1 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Object Number: 49.64.5(50)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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