Hieronymus Bang

Hieronymus Bang is documented as a designer and printmaker active during the mid-sixteenth century, with his known work dating specifically to 1568. His output focuses entirely on highly detailed, ornamental prints intended primarily for use by goldsmiths or other decorative artisans.

Bang’s specialized designs feature common period motifs, including scrolling tendrils, garlands, birds, and grotesque elements. Five prints representing his documented output are held in major institutional collections, establishing his significance within the history of Northern Renaissance decorative arts. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds examples of Bang’s work.

The surviving body of work includes four variations of the ornamental plate, Design for Silverwork with Garlands, Birds, and Grotesque Motifs, which demonstrate his mastery of intricate detail required for silverwork patterns. These works are complemented by the decorative print, Frieze with Birds Perched on Scrolling Tendrils.

Today, these historical Hieronymus Bang prints are appreciated for their technical skill and design utility. The preservation of these museum-quality prints ensures their continued study. As works from the sixteenth century, the designs are typically available in the public domain for research and educational purposes.