Plate Four, from Book of Ornament
1704
Engraving on paper
19.4 × 15.8 cm (7.6 × 6.2 in)
SEE IT IN PERSON
Not currently on view
In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
Discussion
FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
Simon Gribelin II’s charming set of 12 engravings makes up a book of ornament patterns that could be copied by artists and perused by enthusiasts. The detailed images in the New Book of Ornament Useful to All Artists alternate between sinuous frames with historical and mythological cartouches and more schematic images in the shape of medallions, decorative bands, and jewelry.
Be the first to share your thoughts.
Sign in to join the discussion.
More by Simon Gribelin, II
Plate Ten, from A New Book of Ornaments
Plate Nine, from A New Book of Ornaments
Plate Eleven, from A New Book of Ornaments
Plate Two, from A New Book of Ornaments
Plate Five, from Book of Ornament
Plate Three, from A New Book of Ornaments
Plate Seven, from Book of Ornament
Plate One, from A New Book of OrnamentsMore like this
Auguste Delâtre|Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart|Gazette des Beaux
Jean Bérain, I — Designs for Locksmiths
Jean Bérain, I — Designs for Locksmiths
Michelangelo Pergolesi — Panels of Ornament, nos. IIII–VI, p
Carlo Losi|Hans Vredeman de Vries — Targhe ed altri ornati d
Carlo Losi|Hans Vredeman de Vries — Targhe ed altri ornati d
Jean Bérain, I — Designs for Locksmiths
Jean Bérain, I — Designs for Locksmiths
Jean Bérain, I — Designs for Locksmiths
Isaac Ware — Ceiling to the Gallery, Houghton Hall, Norfolk
Jean Bérain, I — Designs for Locksmiths
Carlo Losi|Hans Vredeman de Vries — Targhe ed altri ornati d