1875 Chromolithograph Renaissance 16th Century Scrollwork Design Sculptural LOR1

This is a rare original 1875 color chromolithograph that depicts a variety of scrollwork ornamentation that date back to the first half of the 16th century. It is most likely that this design originated with the shield decorations of the Middle Ages, but it was was until the 15th century that Italians turned their interest to the iconical form as an ideal piece of architectural (or sculptural) decoration. A unique feature of this illustration, which may be difficult to see in the digital image, is the use of gold ink that not only shimmers when it catches the light but also accentuates some of the finer details which might otherwise be missed. Key Elements 1. From a painting by Cima da Conegliano, now in the Louvre - 2,3,4,5. By Antonio Razzi, now in the Louvre - 6. From a manuscript - 7,8,9,10,11. Enameled ceramic reliefs in the Italian style, from the exterior of the castle in Madrid - 12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21. By Francesco Primaticcio (Le Primatice) at Fontainebleau château - 26,2