Puffspiel

Executed in black and white, Puffspiel showcases Flötner's mastery of engraving. The intricate, neatly arranged patterns reflect Renaissance influences, while the overall design, with its potential for repetition (e.g., as a tile or border pattern), highlights the piece's versatility in the applied arts.

Created circa 1525 by Peter Flötner in Nuremberg, Puffspiel demonstrates the artist's role in introducing Italian Renaissance principles to German art. Specific provenance details are not provided.

Puffspiel reflects the cultural exchange between Italy and Germany during the early 16th century, with Flötner being a key figure in this artistic transition. The work's design aligns with contemporary tastes for ornate, Renaissance-inspired patterns in the applied arts.

As part of Flötner's oeuvre, Puffspiel contributes to the understanding of how Renaissance styles were interpreted and applied in early 16th-century Germany, influencing subsequent generations in sculpture, printmaking, and decorative arts.