Moresken en arabesken met in het midden een ovaal met een bloemetje c. 1516 - 1571

This artwork, "Moresken en arabesken met in het midden een ovaal met een bloemetje," was made anonymously using printmaking. The artist employed techniques that resulted in a striking interplay between the dark background and the intricate light patterns. These patterns, known as moresques and arabesques, derive from Islamic visual traditions, and are characterized by complex, interlacing lines. They are meticulously arranged, showcasing the artist's skill and control over the printing process. The decision to create this print resonates with the rising popularity of pattern books, which were used to educate artisans in workshops. It underscores the blurred boundaries between fine art and craft. It also challenges our conventional definitions of art by emphasizing how prints could facilitate the widespread dissemination of visual ideas and techniques across diverse audiences.