Wörterbuch (en): Renaissance scrollwork
- Renaissance scrollwork
de:
Knorpelwerk (nt) / Knollenwerk (nt)
fr:
Cartilage (m)
it:
Decorazione a cartilagine (f)
es:
Estilo auricular (f)
A symmetrical 17th century ornamental form composed of ear-cup-shaped, cartilaginously thickening formations and mask-like motifs. It first appeared in engravings and was soon used for the sculptural design of building elements and furniture, especially in the Netherlands, Germany and France.