Esemplario di Lauori..., page 21 (recto)
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 3 vertical columns. Left column is very narrow and is decorated with pattern of small black diamonds. Middle column is decorated with pattern of vases containing flowers that are flanked on both sides by lions with crowns. Right column is illustrated with vase containing a flower flanked by 2 deer with collars that have a diamond-shaped tag.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is very narrow and is decorated with pattern of small black diamonds. Middle column is decorated with pattern of vases containing flowers that are flanked on both sides by lions with crowns. Right column is illustrated with vase containing a flower flanked by 2 deer with collars that have a diamond-shaped tag.
Artwork Details
- Title: Esemplario di Lauori..., page 21 (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(41)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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