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"Ornamental Design with Cross at Center," Plate 2 from "Goldsmith Ornament Designs"

Heinrich Raab, German, active Nuremberg 1640 – 1650ca. 1648

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Five separate white on black designs: two rectangles at top; below, two pendants, with an oval design at left, and a heart-shaped design at right, flanking a central cross (with diamond designs at the extremities). The upper left rectangle displays a floral motif, while the one at right depicts a woman playing a lute surrounded by flowers. Both pendants are ornamented with tulip and rose patterns, with bows above. The cross is decorated with flowers and vines.

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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