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Le Impresse Illustri

1584
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Object Information
  • Title: Le Impresse Illustri
  • Author: Written by Girolamo Ruscelli (Alessio Piemontese) (Italian, Viterbo 1500–1566 Venice)
  • Author: Fourth book written by Vicenzo Ruscelli (Italian, active 16th century)
  • Publisher: Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian, active 16th century) , Venice
  • Engraver: Frontispiece engraved by Giacomo Franco (Italian, Venice 1550–1620 Venice)
  • Engraver: Some of plates engraved by Nicolò Nelli (Italian, active Venice, ca. 1552–79)
  • Engraver: Some plates engraved by Domenico Zenoi (Italian, active Venice and Padua, 1559–74)
  • Engraver: Some plates engraved by Gaspare Osello (Italian, ca. 1536–1560/80)
  • Date: 1584
  • Medium: Engraving, woodcut
  • Dimensions: Overall: 9 13/16 x 7 1/16 in. (25 x 18 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1945
  • Object Number: 45.9.1
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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