Caption

Two polyhedra with a cone as a starting point, print, book illustration, page, Complex geometric figures (polyhedra). Numbered: H.III. This print is part of a book., printmaker: Jost Amman, after design by Wenzel Jamnitzer, Nuremberg, 1568, Bavaria, paper, etching, height 262 mm x width 180 mm, Two tall pointed cone-like forms face each other against a pale textured background, each surface covered in a repeating pattern of small geometric facets with hatched shading; the left form sits on a rectangular base and has layered, spiraling rows of facets creating a scalloped appearance, while the right form rises from a simple support structure with visible legs and a platform, its facets arranged in tighter, more uniform rows; fine stippling and crosshatching define shadows and contours, and the entire scene has the look of a precise ink drawing on aged paper.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B28_440

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.4Mb (10.3Mb) / 15.0in x 10.4in / 4512 x 3127 (300dpi)

Keywords

Two polyhedra cone starting point print book illustration page Complex geometric figures polyhedra Numbered H.Iii part book printmaker Jost Amman design Wenzel Jamnitzer Nuremberg 1568 Bavaria paper etching height 262 mm x width 180 mm Two tall pointed cone- forms face pale textured background surface covered repeating pattern small geometric facets hatched shading left form sits rectangular base layered spiraling rows facets creating scalloped appearance right form rises simple support structure visible legs platform facets arranged tighter uniform rows fine stippling crosshatching define shadows contours entire scene look precise ink drawing aged paper