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Plate with geometric line pattern
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Earthenware from the Islamic world was popular in Europe and imported on a large scale. European potters adopted Islamic decorative motifs early on. The 'Turk's head knot' pattern, or interlaced strapwork, on this 16th-century plate from Siena is derived from ornament prints by Leonardo da Vinci or Albrecht Dürer. They too were fascinated by the intricate Islamic decorations.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineBord met geometrisch lijnenpatroon. c. 1525. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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