Elizabethan Ornament no. 2. Various ornaments in relief from the time of Henry VIII to that of Charles II 

Owen Jones created this compilation of "Elizabethan Ornament no. 2" to showcase various relief ornaments spanning from the reign of Henry VIII to Charles II. Jones lived during a period of great industrial and social change in Victorian England. He was deeply concerned with design reform, and particularly with the role of ornament in society. In this print, Jones offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the Tudor and Stuart periods, reflecting the tastes and values of the English elite. These ornamental designs offer insight into gender and class dynamics of the 16th and 17th centuries. These patterns, initially adorning the homes of the wealthy, signaled status, taste, and power, embodying a sense of cultural identity that was intrinsically linked to social standing. Jones sought to democratize design, making it accessible to a wider audience beyond the aristocracy. He believed good design had the power to uplift and educate. The act of documenting and disseminating these patterns speaks to a desire to preserve and celebrate England's cultural heritage.