Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 4 (verso)
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
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Design is composed of 5 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with angular figure-8 interlace pattern. Second register is decorated with alternating pattern of snowflakes and interlace patterns. Third register is decorated with an overlapping 'S' motif pattern. Fourth register is decorated with a interlace pattern forming diamonds and hearts. Fifth register is decorated with a figure-8 interlace pattern with loops that connect in the center by another linear pattern.
From top bottom, and left to right:
Design is composed of 5 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with angular figure-8 interlace pattern. Second register is decorated with alternating pattern of snowflakes and interlace patterns. Third register is decorated with an overlapping 'S' motif pattern. Fourth register is decorated with a interlace pattern forming diamonds and hearts. Fifth register is decorated with a figure-8 interlace pattern with loops that connect in the center by another linear pattern.
Artwork Details
- Title: Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 4 (verso)
- Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515–1588) , Venice
- Date: 1546
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (20.5 x 15 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1937
- Object Number: 37.54(7)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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