Esemplario di Lauori..., page 16 (recto)
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Design composed of 4 vertical columns. First column is decorated with pattern of backward 'S' shapes and diamonds. Second column is decorated with large diamonds characterized by white zigzagging lines, which contain 8-petaled flower pattern. Third column is decorated with 2 different diamond patterns, each filling half of the column. Fourth column is decorated with a line of coils along with 2 diamonds.
Artwork Details
- Title: Esemplario di Lauori..., page 16 (recto)
- 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(31)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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