Esemplario di Lauori..., page 19 (verso)
Publisher Giovanni Andrea Vavassore Italian
Woodcut title signed by Florio Vavassore Italian
Not on view
Originally published by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Florio Vavassore (Giovanni's brother), Italian, active 16th century. Reissued by Macmillan & Co., British, London and New York.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 5 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with diamond pattern. Second register is decorated with alternating set of 2 different patterns: one is characterized by 2 vertical lines with a group of white diamonds above and below the lines, other is characterized by central group of 3 diamonds with a leaf above and below central element. Third register is decorated with pattern of diamonds and 3-pronged cross motif at top and bottom. Fourth register is decorated with 'X's strung along a horizontal line. Fifth register is decorated with sideway 'S' pattern.
