Print, Plate 9, from Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570

Print, Plate 9, from Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570

Design for two pendants. At left, strapwork surrounds a central faceted gem. Pearl drops hang from moon-shaped masks. At right, pairs of putti and breasted lions flank a central reserve. Below, a horned mask and large pearl.

Print, Plate 9, from Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570 - 1

Print, Plate 8, from Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570 Print, Plate 8, from Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570

Print, Plate 7, from Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570 Print, Plate 7, from Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570

Print, Plate 6, from Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570 Print, Plate 6, from Livre de bijouterie (Book of Designs for Goldsmiths and Jewelers), ca. 1570