Interlace Collection

The White Rose and the Red Rose, 1902 (painted gesso over hessian with glass beads)
CH463059 The White Rose and the Red Rose, 1902 (painted gesso over hessian with glass beads) by MacDonald Mackintosh, Margaret (1865-1933)

Capital Fragment with Addorsed Birds and Interlace, between 1160 and 1200. Creator: Unknown
Capital Fragment with Addorsed Birds and Interlace, between 1160 and 1200

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 8 (verso), 1563. Creator: Matteo Pagano
Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 8 (verso), 1563

Day dreams, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Day dreams, 1905. Photograph shows Chief Plenty Coups squatting on rock near pond, fingers interlaced, meditating

Twelve-Pointed Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, dated A. H. 846 / A. D. 1442-43. Creator: Unknown
Twelve-Pointed Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, dated A.H. 846/ A.D. 1442-43

Thorleif Hmakkis cross at Braddan on the Isle of Man, done in the Mammen style with five interlaced dragons. The runes read Thorli and Hualdi erected this cross to the memory of Fiac his son

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 30 (recto), 1563. Creator: Matteo Pagano
Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 30 (recto), 1563

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 4 (recto), 1563. Creator: Matteo Pagano
Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo... page 4 (recto), 1563

Early Christian Slabs, Maughold Church, Maughold, Isle of Man

Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen)
5890676 Bed valance, 1532-36 (silk & linen) by English School, (16th century); 37.5x269 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info.: Valance or bed valance)

MS Hunter 229 f. 22r from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675698 MS Hunter 229 f.22r from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Architectural Fitting (Gong), Western Zhou dynasty, c. 1050-770 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Fitting (Gong), Western Zhou dynasty, c.1050-770 B.C

Architectural Fitting (Gong), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770-481 B.C.), 7th century B.C

Two Border Fragments, Milan, 1675 / 1725. Creator: Unknown
Two Border Fragments, Milan, 1675/1725

Three Panels, Italy, 1575 / 1625. Creator: Unknown
Three Panels, Italy, 1575/1625

Panel, Italy, 1675 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Panel, Italy, 1675/1700

Altar Frontal, Italy, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Altar Frontal, Italy, 17th century

Fragment, Italy, 1501 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Italy, 1501/50

Two Plaques with Interlaced Chimeras, Limoges, 1200 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Two Plaques with Interlaced Chimeras, Limoges, 1200/50

Scarab: Interlocking Scrolls and Spirals, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15 (about 1650-1550 BCE)

Leather Seat in Confessional (Detail), 1935 / 1942. Creator: Randolph F Miller
Leather Seat in Confessional (Detail), 1935/1942

Garment hook (daigou) with interlace, Late Eastern Zhou dynasty, 5th-4th century BCE

Two interlocked rings, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 5th-4th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Two interlocked rings, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 5th-4th century BCE

The Heart of the Rose, 1902 (painted gesso over hessian)
CH463060 The Heart of the Rose, 1902 (painted gesso over hessian) by MacDonald Mackintosh, Margaret (1865-1933); 97.8x100.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Textile fragment from the Dalmatic of San Valerius (silk
3737709 Textile fragment from the Dalmatic of San Valerius (silk, gilt animal substrate around a silk core) by Spanish School, (13th century); 7.6x12.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Flowers, plate 25 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279411 Flowers, plate 25 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

Lion of St. Mark, facsimile of an illumination from the Book of Durrow
KW293337 Lion of St. Mark, facsimile of an illumination from the Book of Durrow, from the book The Church of England: A History for the People, published c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Figurehead of a Viking Longship, found at Oseberg, Norway (wood)
NUL134285 Figurehead of a Viking Longship, found at Oseberg, Norway (wood) by Viking, (9th century); Viking Ship Museum, Oslo, Norway; Scandinavian, out of copyright

Iris appearing before Turnus, opening of Book IX of Virgils Aeneid
621803 Iris appearing before Turnus, opening of Book IX of Virgils Aeneid (w/c on vellum) by Morris, William (1834-96); 14.3x13.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Woman in Greek-style bun and victim-style crossed belt, 1797 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986500 Woman in Greek-style bun and victim-style crossed belt, 1797 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School

Ms. New Coll 358, frontispiece, Psalter, St. Albans (pen & ink and gold on vellum)
833829 Ms. New Coll 358, frontispiece, Psalter, St. Albans (pen & ink and gold on vellum) by English School, (13th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Detail of floor decoration (mosaic)
3469998 Detail of floor decoration (mosaic) by Italian school (6th century); Basilica di Sant Eufemia, Grado, Italy; eMark Edward Smith; Italian, out of copyright

Motif-piece, Dungarvon, County Waterford, Viking Age (bone)
XBP390438 Motif-piece, Dungarvon, County Waterford, Viking Age (bone) by Celtic, (10th century); length: 10 cm; National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

Kite-brooch, near Limerick, Viking Age (silver)
XBP390437 Kite-brooch, near Limerick, Viking Age (silver) by Celtic, (10th century); length: 7.9 cm; National Museum of Ireland, Dublin

Beautiful carved doorways of the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat, Morocco
Intricate geometric architecture details and traditional Islamic patterns

Engraved Lamp Stand with Interlocking Circles, Iran, probably 16th century. Verses embody spiritual metaphors. I said to the candle: " What is this moth around your face

Lid, Iran, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Lid, Iran, 12th-13th century

Carpet, Iran, early 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Carpet, Iran, early 17th century

Inlaid Ewer, Iran, late 15th- first quarter 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Inlaid Ewer, Iran, late 15th- first quarter 16th century

Inscribed Pen Box, Iran, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Inscribed Pen Box, Iran, 15th century. Inscriptions in thuluth and naskh scripts include poetic verses and good wishes to the owner

Garrus-ware Bowl, Iran, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Garrus-ware Bowl, Iran, 12th-13th century

Painted Dado Panels, Iran, 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Painted Dado Panels, Iran, 9th century. From the Tepe Madrasa

Candlestick inscribed with Wishes for Good Fortune, Peace and Happiness to its Owner, Iran, ca. 1500

A Woman Wearing a Bodice of Interlaced Ribbons, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
A Woman Wearing a Bodice of Interlaced Ribbons, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Detail of decorations from a Viking ship burial, 9th century
Detail of animal interlace decorations from a Viking ship burial, from the Viking Ships Museum in Oslo, 9th century

Byzantine Art. Marble slab decorated with reliefs. XI-XII ce
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. Marble slab with lateral inscription and reliefs about intertwined crosses. Dated from latest XI century and early XII century. Byzantine Museum. Athens

Byzantine relief decorated with crosses. Marble slab. Greece
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. Marble slab relief decorated with crosses. Dated in XI century. It comes from Athens. Byzantine Museum. Athens

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"Interlace: A Tapestry of Artistic Connections Across Time and Cultures" Step into the mesmerizing world of interlace, where art forms from different eras and regions intertwine to create a rich tapestry of beauty and symbolism. From ancient China to medieval Europe, explore the diverse manifestations of interlaced motifs that have captivated artists throughout history. The White Rose and the Red Rose, painted in 1902, showcases an exquisite blend of gesso over hessian adorned with delicate glass beads. This enchanting piece tells a tale of duality and unity through its intertwined floral patterns. Travel back further in time to 1532-36 with a bed valance crafted from silk and linen. Its intricate interwoven design reflects both opulence and craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into the luxurious interiors of Renaissance homes. Venturing eastward, discover a Twelve-Pointed Star-Shaped Tile from Iran dating back to 1442-43. The unknown creator skillfully weaves geometric patterns together, symbolizing cosmic harmony within Islamic art. Closer to home on the Isle of Man stands Thorleif Hmakkis cross at Braddan—a testament to Viking influence on this Celtic land. The cross's intricately carved interlacing knots embody spiritual interconnectedness while honoring ancestral traditions. Byzantine art takes center stage with marble slabs adorned with reliefs decorated by crosses or geometrical designs. These masterpieces from Greece showcase how interlacing elements were used as powerful symbols within religious contexts during the XI-XII centuries. Maughold Church on the Isle of Man reveals Early Christian Slabs featuring captivating interlace carvings—testimony to faith's enduring presence across generations. Delve into manuscript illumination with MS Hunter 229 f. 22r from the Hunterian Psalter created around 1170. Here, pen & ink meet tempera on vellum as they interlace to depict biblical scenes, showcasing the artistry of medieval scribes.