Scrollwork

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An example of scrolls applied to the letter 'S'. From 17th century Germany.
An example of scrolls applied to the letter 'S'. From 17th century Germany.

Scrollwork is an element of ornamentation and graphic design. The various forms are named by their supposed resemblance to the edge-on view of a parchment scroll. Scrollwork is most commonly associated with Baroque Architecture, though it saw uses in almost every decorative application, including calligraphy, furniture, and needlework. Modern applications of scrollwork can be seen in the volutes at the head of an Ionic column and the carved scroll at the end of the pegbox on members of the violin family.


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