Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 5 (recto)
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
From top bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 5 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a wavy line with flowers placed at each point. Second register is decorated with a line of diamonds containing a '+' made of 5 smaller diamonds. Third register is decorated with 2 intertwining lines. Fourth register is decorated with an interlace pattern. Fifth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of an interlace motif and diamond.
From top bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 5 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a wavy line with flowers placed at each point. Second register is decorated with a line of diamonds containing a '+' made of 5 smaller diamonds. Third register is decorated with 2 intertwining lines. Fourth register is decorated with an interlace pattern. Fifth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of an interlace motif and diamond.
Artwork Details
- Title: Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 5 (recto)
- 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(8)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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