Medallion with Floral Motives, Balthazar Moncornet, after Francois Lefebure, after Jacques Callot, after Nicolas de Son, 1635
engraving, h 199mm × w 160mm More details
The back of this medallion displays a combination of the cosse de pois style and floral patterns. We can identify various species of flowers that also feature frequently in 17th-century flower still lives: carnations, peonies, roses, and tulips. Despite the economic bubble caused by the popularity of tulips in 1637 they continued to be a favourite decorative ornament for gold- and silversmiths.
