“L’Arbre de Jessé – Israël van Meckenem (after) – Gothic Engraving, Les Maîtres Ornemanistes No. 118, 19th‑Century Plate”

L'Arbre de Jessé (The Tree of Jesse) represents a masterwork of Gothic ornamental engraving, rendered after the celebrated 16th-century printmaker Israël van Meckenem. This 19th-century plate, catalogued as No. 118 in the prestigious Les Maîtres Ornemanistes collection, exemplifies the intricate linework and hierarchical composition characteristic of Northern Renaissance design. The genealogical tree motif—tracing Christ's lineage through Jesse—showcases meticulous hatching and architectural framing typical of period ornamentation. An essential reference for design historians, collectors of historical prints, and those studying Gothic revival aesthetics and printmaking techniques.

Dimension: W 7 3/4" x H 11.5"

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