Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 3 (recto)

Publisher Giovanni Andrea Vavassore Italian
[1530]
Not on view
Published by Giovanni Andrea (called "Guadagnino") Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
design composed of 2 circles. Top circle illustrated with intertwining vines and leaves and small 8-petaled black flower in center. Bottom circle contains grid and large 8-petaled black flower in center. There are 6 illustrations (3 on left and 3 on right) of flowers existing outside of the circles, yet remaining within the frame of the design.

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  • Title: Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 3 (recto)
  • Publisher: Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (Italian, active Venice 1530–1573) , Venice
  • Date: [1530]
  • Medium: Woodcut
  • Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1932
  • Object Number: 32.54.1(5)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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