Arabesques Collection

Romania - Curtea de Arges Monastery
The Cathedral of Curtea de Arges - a Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Curtea de ArgeE, Romania. It is located on the grounds of the Curtea de Arges Monastery Date: circa 1920s

The Alhambra. Nasrid dynasty. Tower of the Princesses. Royal
The Alhambra. Moorish. Nasrid dynasty. Tower of the Princesses. Royal Palace. 15h century. Granada. Andalusia. Spain

Owen Jones Turkish 38
Portion of the decoration of the Dome of the Tomb of Soliman I, Constantinople

Arabesques painted in fresco on a partially-coloured ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua
FLO4987909 Arabesques painted in fresco on a partially-coloured ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch

Arabesques painted in fresco on a white ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua
FLO4987904 Arabesques painted in fresco on a white ground from the Palazzo Ducale, Mantua. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio
FLO4987900 Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio, Francesco Penni, Vincenzio da San Gimignano, Pellegrino da Modena

Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio
FLO4987884 Arabesques in fresco painted by Giovanni da Udine, Perino del Vaga, Giulio Romano, Polidoro da Carravaggio, Francesco Penni, Vincenzio da San Gimignano, Pellegrino da Modena

Floral decorative panel in the Mausoleum of Usto-Ali, Timurid period, c.1404-05 (glazed tile)
JB112725 Floral decorative panel in the Mausoleum of Usto-Ali, Timurid period, c.1404-05 (glazed tile); Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan; © John Bethell. All rights reserved 2023.

Kubachi dish decorated in black under a green glaze, Persian, early 16th century (pottery)
BON93393 Kubachi dish decorated in black under a green glaze, Persian, early 16th century (pottery); diam: 35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Arabesques with Frolicking Putti, Animals, and Jesters, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Arabesques with Frolicking Putti, Animals, and Jesters, c. 1750

Alhambra, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Irises
A painting of Irises covering the image of arabesques seen in the water. The blend of flower forms and conventional motifs is most dextrous and intriguing. Date: circa 1926

Ceremonial bedhead made for the marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1539 (oak)
5890677 Ceremonial bedhead made for the marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1539 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 83.9x195.6x11.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and A... before 1573
Design for the Verso of a Cross-Shaped Pendant Above a Pair of Oval Ornaments and Axe-Shaped Ornaments, before 1573

Title Plate, from Pendant Designs with Architectural Elements and Vegetal-Arabesque... before 1573
Title Plate, from Pendant Designs with Architectural Elements and Vegetal-Arabesques, before 1573

Mirror with Dragon Arabesques, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 3rd / 2nd century B. C
Mirror with Dragon Arabesques, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period or early Western Han dynasty, 3rd/2nd century B.C

Detail of a Louis XV commode, retailed by Adrien Delorme (ormolu mounted tulipwood
CH466589 Detail of a Louis XV commode, retailed by Adrien Delorme (ormolu mounted tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood & marquetry) (see also 463007) by Roussel

Louis XV commode, c. 1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore
CH463004 Louis XV commode, c.1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore, amaranth & marquetry) (see also 463003, 465390 and 465391) by Roussel

Beaker, c. 1725 (parcel-gilt silver)
3434816 Beaker, c.1725 (parcel-gilt silver) by Hiemesch, Petrus III (fl.c.1725); height: 15.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flaring octagonal on molded foot)

Fragments of a picture frame, c. 1700 (gilt oak)
1069467 Fragments of a picture frame, c.1700 (gilt oak) by American School, (18th century); 31.1x186.7x17.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection; American

Picture frame, 1675-1725 (oak & gilding)
1069459 Picture frame, 1675-1725 (oak & gilding) by American School; 186.1x161.3x17.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection; American, out of copyright

Ceiling panel from the Stanzino delle Matematiche (fresco with tempera
BAT254072 Ceiling panel from the Stanzino delle Matematiche (fresco with tempera) (see 254070-254071 and 254073) by Parigi, Giulio (1571-1635); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Wall tiles of Sibyl D Abd-El-Rahman Kyahya, from
STC173806 Wall tiles of Sibyl D Abd-El-Rahman Kyahya, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo from the 7th Century to the end of the 18th Century, engraved by Lemoine

Rococo commode, mid 18th century (ormolu mounted amaranth, tulipwood & marquetry)
CH463001 Rococo commode, mid 18th century (ormolu mounted amaranth, tulipwood & marquetry) by Dutch School, (18th century); 82.5x66x124 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch

Ornament with Arabesques, 1526 / 30, printed 1684 (etching)
5889622 Ornament with Arabesques, 1526/30, printed 1684 (etching) by Hopfer, Daniel (1493-1536); 26.8x19.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs

Ceiling panel from the Stanzino delle Matematiche (fresco with tempera
BAT254070 Ceiling panel from the Stanzino delle Matematiche (fresco with tempera) (see 254071-254073) by Parigi, Giulio (1571-1635); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Wooden compartments and borders, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of
STC173810 Wooden compartments and borders, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo from the 7th Century to the end of the 18th Century, engraved by Marchand

Ornate toy theatre on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Sculpted frame (gilt wood)
1069460 Sculpted frame (gilt wood) by American School; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection; American, out of copyright

Tankard, c. 1600 (parcel-gilt silver)
3434815 Tankard, c.1600 (parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark MD)

Goblet, Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt)
3434808 Goblet, Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt) by Hungarian School (17th century); height: 19.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Wall tiles from the Palace of Ismayl-Bey, from Arab Art as Seen Through
STC173808 Wall tiles from the Palace of Ismayl-Bey, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo from the 7th Century to the end of the 18th Century, engraved by Daumont

Louis XV commode, mid 18th century (ormolu mounted tulipwood & marquetry)
CH463002 Louis XV commode, mid 18th century (ormolu mounted tulipwood & marquetry) by Roussel, Pierre (1723-82); 86.2x128.2x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Detail of a Louis XV commode, retailed by Adrien Delorme (ormolu mounted tulipwood
CH466591 Detail of a Louis XV commode, retailed by Adrien Delorme (ormolu mounted tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood & marquetry) (see also 463007) by Roussel

Louis XV commode, c. 1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore
CH465391 Louis XV commode, c.1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore, amaranth & marquetry) (see also 463003, 463004 and 465390) by Roussel

Louis XV commode, c. 1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore
CH465390 Louis XV commode, c.1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore, amaranth & marquetry) (see also 463003, 463004 and 465391) by Roussel

Louis XV commode, retailed by Adrien Delorme (ormolu mounted tulipwood, amaranth
CH463007 Louis XV commode, retailed by Adrien Delorme (ormolu mounted tulipwood, amaranth, fruitwood & marquetry) (see also 463008) by Roussel

Louis XV commode, c. 1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore
CH463003 Louis XV commode, c.1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore, amaranth & marquetry) (see also 463004, 465390 and 465391) by Roussel

Wall tiles of Qasr Rodouan, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo
STC173800 Wall tiles of Qasr Rodouan, from Arab Art as Seen Through the Monuments of Cairo from the 7th Century to the end of the 18th Century, engraved by Marchand

An elephant combat, with border floral arabesque, c. 1610 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874322 An elephant combat, with border floral arabesque, c.1610 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 14.4 x24.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Picture frame, c. 1740 (oak & gilding)
1069461 Picture frame, c.1740 (oak & gilding) by American School, (18th century); 47.6x45.1x10.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection; American, out of copyright

Sculpted rectangular frame, Regency period, c. 1795-1837 (wood)
1069458 Sculpted rectangular frame, Regency period, c.1795-1837 (wood) by American School; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection; American, out of copyright

Shepherd and Shepherdess (?). Creator: Pierre Alexandre Aveline
Shepherd and Shepherdess (?)

Le May. Creator: Pierre Alexandre Aveline
Le May. [May]

Le Galand Chasseur, 1736. Creator: Antoine Aveline
Le Galand Chasseur, 1736. [The Gallant Hunter]

Troisieme livre de formes Cartels et Rocailles (Title Page), 1736. [Third book of shapes, rockeries decorated with figures etc]

L Amour Couronnee, 1736. Creator: Antoine Aveline
L Amour Couronnee, 1736. [Love Crowned]

l Amoureux Guerrier, 1736. Creator: Antoine Aveline
l Amoureux Guerrier, 1736. [The Warrior Lover]

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Arabesques, a captivating form of artistic expression, can be found in various corners of the world. From the stunning Curtea de Arges Monastery in Romania to the enchanting Alhambra in Granada, Spain, these intricate designs have left their mark throughout history. In the Nasrid dynasty's Tower of the Princesses at The Alhambra, one is transported back to a time of royal opulence. Ornate arches adorned with arabesque patterns create an atmosphere that exudes elegance and grandeur. Owen Jones Turkish 38 showcases the beauty and complexity of arabesques. With delicate lines intertwining like irises blooming in a garden, this design captures the essence of this art form. Even ceremonial bedheads were not immune to arabesque influences. The marriage between King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves was commemorated with a majestic oak bedhead featuring intricately carved motifs inspired by this style. Ulrich Hofmann's Gothic masterpiece incorporates elements reminiscent of arabesques. This fusion creates a unique blend where medieval architecture meets ornamental grace. The Alhambra continues to mesmerize visitors with its ornate archways showcasing exquisite arabesque artistry. These intricate patterns transport onlookers into another realm where every corner tells a story through its meticulous craftsmanship. Jan Collaert I's pendant designs further exemplify how versatile and timeless arabesques are. Whether adorning architectural elements or entwined within vegetal motifs, these creations showcase the enduring allure of this artistic tradition. Arabesques transcend borders and eras; they captivate us with their beauty wherever we encounter them. So next time you come across an intricately designed arch or patterned ornamentation, take a moment to appreciate how these ancient forms continue to inspire awe even today.