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JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, this chromolithograph plate showcases elaborate parquet and marquetry floor patterns from the 1700s. The central arch design features interlocking geometric forms with floral medallions, surrounded by smaller tile pattern samples-great reference for surface design, packaging, or textile work
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A reference plate showing elaborate Arabic manuscript decorations from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz. Rich interlocking patterns, medallions, and border treatments in jewel tones of red, blue, green, and gold-great for packaging, tile designs, or textile inspiration
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich collection of Arabic decorative patterns from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, featuring interlocking geometric designs, interlace borders, and floral medallions in vibrant reds, golds, and blues. The left panel shows an elaborate architectural-style composition while the right displays repeating textile and tile patterns suited for borders, backgrounds, or surface design
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A reference plate of Arabic decorative elements featuring intricate corner brackets, geometric tile patterns, and a central medallion with a stylized lion. From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, these wood and metal ornament designs work well for Middle Eastern themed projects, packaging borders, or architectural detail reference
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich collection of Assyrian ornamental designs from a 19th-century chromolithograph plate, featuring a central winged deity alongside geometric borders, lotus palmettes, and stylized rosette tiles. Perfect reference material for packaging with Middle Eastern themes or editorial projects exploring ancient civilizations
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A study plate of 17th and 18th century sculptural decorations from H. Dolmetsch, rendered in warm sepia tones. Features muscular caryatid figures, ornate Corinthian capitals, cherubs, shell motifs, and rococo wall panel designs-useful reference for luxury packaging, high-end branding, or architectural restoration projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
Richly detailed 17th-18th century embroidery patterns featuring a ceremonial chasuble with cascading floral scrollwork and an ornate canopy with IHS monogram. From Dolmetsch’s Stuttgart publication, these designs show gold-toned acanthus, carnations, and symmetrical botanical arrangements ideal for textile design reference or luxury packaging
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
Seven distinct 17th and 18th century textile patterns showing elaborate embroidery borders, floral brocades, and woven fabric designs. From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, these richly colored samples work well for fabric design reference, packaging backgrounds, or period-authentic surface patterns
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A reference plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz showing carved stone capitals, decorative arch borders, and sculptural details from Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. Excellent source material for medieval-inspired branding, game art, or architectural illustration projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich collection of Byzantine textile designs featuring heraldic lions, mounted horsemen, griffins, and dense scrollwork in gold, red, and blue. From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, these patterns work beautifully for packaging, fabric design, or medieval-themed projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich collection of Byzantine decorative elements from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, featuring an elaborate jeweled cross, geometric mosaic tiles, peacocks, and ornate border strips in vivid blues, reds, and golds. Excellent source material for religious iconography projects, medieval-inspired packaging, or Eastern Orthodox design work
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich collection of Byzantine decorative motifs from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, featuring geometric tile patterns, cloisonné enamel borders, and a central Christ figure in mandorla. The bold reds, blues, golds, and greens make these ideal for religious artwork, mosaic-style designs, or Mediterranean-themed packaging
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich collection of Celtic manuscript illumination motifs from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, featuring elaborate knotwork initials, interlaced borders, and roundels with stylized birds and beasts. These elements work beautifully for book design, medieval-themed branding, or decorative drop caps
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A page of Chinese ornamental patterns arranged in numbered panels, centered on a large bird with spread wings among peonies. Surrounding swatches feature lotus scrolls, cloud bands, floral borders, geometric fret meanders, and scale motifs in greens, reds, blues, and gold; useful as a reference for pattern motifs and borders.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A grid of richly patterned panels shows scrolling foliage, strapwork, urns, medallions, and fleur-de-lis in teal, rust, gold, and cream. Symmetrical repeats and stylized florals evoke Renaissance carpet decoration; useful as a reference for surface pattern work.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
Here we have a wonderful chromolithograph print from Heinrich Dolmetsch’s “Der Ornamentenschatz – Ein Musterbuch stilvoller Ornamente aus allen Kunstepochen”. Published by Stuttgart, Hoffmann. A celebrated collection of ornamental/decorative designs and artwork inspired by various geographical regions and movements of the 16th / 17th and 18th century.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A chromolithograph study plate showing ancient Egyptian decorative elements including lotus and papyrus column capitals, winged sun disc friezes, and polychrome wall painting details. Excellent reference for packaging, museum graphics, or any project needing authentic Egyptian motifs
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A chromolithograph study plate featuring Egyptian decorative motifs including a standing goddess figure, winged scarab, hieroglyphic borders, and colorful geometric tile patterns. Excellent reference for packaging, editorial layouts, or any project needing authentic Egyptian decorative elements
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A grid of decorative panels shows repeating floral ornament on a cream field in deep blue and terracotta with small green accents. Motifs include stylized blossoms, vine scrolls, wave and scalloped borders, and a Greek key band.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
Five decorative panels show dense foliate scrolls, hexagonal medallions, a border strip, and sprigged repeats in warm brown and gold. A German heading at the top reads ‘Französische Renaissance,’ framing the ornate patterns.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich reference plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz showing over twenty Renaissance decorative motifs including interlaced strapwork, symmetrical scrolls, and ceiling panel designs. Especially useful for packaging, book covers, or any project needing formal European ornamentation
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich collection of French Renaissance ceiling painting motifs from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, featuring decorative pilasters, borders, and strapwork panels in deep blues, reds, and gold. These chromolithograph ornaments work beautifully for book endpapers, certificate borders, or luxury packaging design
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A richly colored plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz showing French Renaissance decorative arts including an inlaid cabinet, ornate candelabras, and detailed enamel ceiling medallions with mythological figures. Excellent reference for luxury branding, jewelry packaging, or decorative arts projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A compendium of ornate drop caps and decorative frames from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, showcasing French Renaissance typography. The elaborate initials feature dense foliate scrollwork, cherubs, and classical figures-ideal for book design, certificates, or monogram projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich chromolithograph plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz featuring French Renaissance decorative motifs including elaborate cartouches, border panels, and a central composition with classical figures and garlands. The variety of framing elements and ornamental strips makes this particularly useful for packaging labels, certificate borders, or decorative headings
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
Ornate French Renaissance style foliate scrollwork rendered in gold on a deep red ground, arranged in a segmented panel grid. Motifs include arabesques, acanthus, strapwork, medallions, and fleur-de-lis with symmetrical borders and fine dotted detailing.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A reference plate of French Renaissance carved ornament featuring muscular caryatids, heraldic shields with fleur-de-lis, grotesque masks, cherubs, and elaborate acanthus scrollwork. From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, these architectural elements work well for luxury branding, certificate borders, or classical design projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
Sepia-toned sheet of German Renaissance ornament showing bands and panels of leafy scrollwork, strapwork, medallions, roundels, and cartouches arranged around a central panel. Numbered elements form a symmetrical layout with small figure and emblem panels.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A richly chromolithographed plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz showing German Renaissance wall paintings, inlays, and embroidery designs. The central grotesque panel features a winged figure above symmetrical scrollwork with satyrs, flanked by vertical pilaster designs dense with acanthus, urns, and floral arabesques
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A richly colored plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz showing German Renaissance cartouches, pendants, and decorative enamelwork. Features winged figures, cherubs, strapwork panels, and jeweled ornaments in deep greens, reds, and gold – excellent reference for jewelry design, ornate labels, or decorative borders
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
Five richly colored ceiling panel designs featuring winged figures, cherubs, grotesque masks, and elaborate scrollwork against dark backgrounds. From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, these painted plaster studies work beautifully for theatrical posters, album artwork, or anywhere you need opulent maximalist decoration
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A collection of ornamental stone carvings from the German Renaissance featuring caryatids, decorative panels, and intricate scrollwork friezes. From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, this plate shows carved masks, cherubs, acanthus motifs, and strapwork patterns ideal for architectural detail reference or decorative borders
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich collection of Renaissance decorative schemes featuring interlocking scrollwork, strapwork, and arabesque patterns in warm browns, golds, and teal. From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, these wall and ceiling painting studies work beautifully as references for packaging design, certificate borders, or ornate backgrounds
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A chromolithograph plate documenting Gothic wall and ceiling paintings, featuring saints with golden halos, elaborate vine scrollwork, and decorative border patterns. From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, this reference sheet works well for medieval-themed branding, game design, or illuminated manuscript-style projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich collection of medieval manuscript ornaments from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, featuring illuminated initials with an armored angel, acanthus scrollwork, and colorful floral borders. Perfect for book design, wedding stationery, or medieval-themed projects needing authentic period details
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A sepia-toned page labeled “Gothisch” presents Gothic architectural ornaments—foliage capitals, friezes, corbels, grotesque beasts, and a robed bust beneath an arched band. Numbered elements are rendered in detailed linework on a warm tan background and can serve as a reference for historic ornament.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A plate of Gothic ornament centers on a robed bearded figure holding a book and a saw within a pointed arch, framed by patterned panels. Red, blue, green, and gold designs feature floral repeats, quatrefoils, interlace, and geometric border bands for reference.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich chromolithograph plate documenting Gothic stained glass patterns, from figured panels with crowned kings and prophets to geometric quatrefoil borders and oak leaf motifs. From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, published in Stuttgart-excellent reference for church-inspired branding, game art, or illuminated manuscript styling
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A grid of Gothic ornament panels presents wood-mosaic style patterns in brick red, ochre, cream, and black, with interlace, stars, crosses, and band borders. A larger central square weaves labyrinthine strapwork around a circular portrait medallion, useful as reference for tile or inlay motifs.
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A comprehensive study plate showing classical Greek architectural elements including Ionic and Corinthian column capitals, a central caryatid figure, decorative friezes with palmette motifs, winged griffins, and lion-footed furniture legs. Excellent reference for neoclassical design projects, museum branding, or academic publications
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A chromolithograph plate showcasing classical Greek decorative motifs including repeating palmette friezes, bold meander corners, lion mask antefix, and colorful tile patterns. Excellent reference for packaging bands, certificate borders, or any project needing Mediterranean flair
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A comprehensive study plate showing Greek ceramic decoration patterns including meander borders, palmette friezes, wave scrolls, and a central figure of a woman playing flute. From a German ornament sourcebook, perfect for packaging design, pottery-inspired branding, or Mediterranean-themed projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A chromolithograph study plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz showing Indian decorative arts including embroidered textiles, ceremonial objects, floral borders, and paisley patterns. Excellent reference for packaging, textile design, or anyone building a South Asian-inspired visual identity
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A study plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz showing Indian metalwork designs including paisley textiles, engraved vessels, and ornamental borders. Excellent reference for packaging with ethnic flair, textile patterns, or decorative border elements
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A rich reference plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz featuring Indian decorative arts-from dense floral embroideries to geometric ikat weaves, with a striking central panel of elephants, peacocks, and horsemen on deep blue. Ideal for textile design, packaging with ethnic flair, or pattern development
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A stunning chromolithograph plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz showcasing Italian Renaissance ceiling decoration studies. Features central figural medallions surrounded by elaborate arabesques, interlace patterns, and corner spandrels with cherubs and grotesques-rich reference material for decorative arts projects or period-authentic design work
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A richly colored plate from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz showing Italian Renaissance embroidery and tapestry designs. Features scrollwork borders, religious figure medallions, heraldic shields, and intricate acanthus patterns in deep reds, golds, and blues-useful for textile design, ecclesiastical projects, or decorative borders
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
Richly colored chromolithograph plate showing Italian Renaissance architectural decoration, from Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz. Includes ornate columns with putti, scrolling acanthus friezes, medallion portraits, urns, and grotesque figures-excellent reference for packaging, label design, or classical-themed projects
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A collection of Italian Renaissance wood inlay (intarsia) designs featuring scrolling acanthus, cherubs, birds, urns, and grotesque motifs. From Dolmetsch’s Ornamentenschatz, these marquetry patterns work beautifully for decorative borders, tile designs, or luxury packaging
JOURNAL DECEMBER 16, 2020
A reference plate showcasing intricate Italian Renaissance lacework, from dense circular doilies to repeating floral borders and corner motifs. Useful for textile designs, wedding stationery, or anywhere you need delicate, airy ornamentation
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