Esemplario di Lauori...
Originally published by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Veneggia, designed by Florio Vavassore (Giovanni's brother), Italian, active 16th century. Reiussed by Macmillan & Co., British, London and New York.
Illustrated title page (signed at bottom by Florio Vavassore) with text on verso, 47 pages of designs including double-page cut of Orpheus, last page contains text.
Illustrated title page (signed at bottom by Florio Vavassore) with text on verso, 47 pages of designs including double-page cut of Orpheus, last page contains text.
Artwork Details
- Title: Esemplario di Lauori...
- Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530–1573) , Venice
- Designer: Woodcut title signed by Florio Vavassore (Italian, active 16th century)
- Published in: Venice
- Date: August 1, 1532
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in. (21.5 x 16 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
- Object Number: 18.74(1-51)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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