Convivio delle Belle Donne, title page (recto)
Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.
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Illustrated title page with title in center printed in red (1st and 3rd-10th lines) and black (2nd line). Title framed by illustrated border divided into separate sections: 3 at top, 1 on left and right, and 1 on bottom. Top border is comprised of a central oval illustrated with a landscape, flanked on either side by an illustration of a woman. Left and right borders depict women resembling statues inside classical niches. Bottom border is of a scene depicting various women with children and an angel at the top right corner; at the very bottom of the scene is Matteo da Treviso's (designer of title page) signature.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Illustrated title page with title in center printed in red (1st and 3rd-10th lines) and black (2nd line). Title framed by illustrated border divided into separate sections: 3 at top, 1 on left and right, and 1 on bottom. Top border is comprised of a central oval illustrated with a landscape, flanked on either side by an illustration of a woman. Left and right borders depict women resembling statues inside classical niches. Bottom border is of a scene depicting various women with children and an angel at the top right corner; at the very bottom of the scene is Matteo da Treviso's (designer of title page) signature.
Artwork Details
- Title: Convivio delle Belle Donne, title page (recto)
- Publisher: Nicolò Zoppino (Italian, Ferrara 1478/80–1544 Venice) , Venice
- Designer: Woodcut border on title signed by Matteo da Treviso (Italian, active 16th century)
- Published in: Venice
- Date: August 1532
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (20 x 14 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1922
- Object Number: 22.66.6(1)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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