Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 11 (verso)
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
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Design composed of 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with an interlace pattern between 2 heart-shapes. Second register is decorated with a wavy line with a fleur-de-lis at each point. Third register is decorated with a wavy with a fleur-de-lis at each point above the line and an interlace pattern at each point below the line. Fourth register is decorated with a wavy vine with leaves interrupted at each round by a fleur-de-lis. Fifth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a snowflake, flower, and diamond. Sixth register is decorated with sideway ' [ 's.
From top bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with an interlace pattern between 2 heart-shapes. Second register is decorated with a wavy line with a fleur-de-lis at each point. Third register is decorated with a wavy with a fleur-de-lis at each point above the line and an interlace pattern at each point below the line. Fourth register is decorated with a wavy vine with leaves interrupted at each round by a fleur-de-lis. Fifth register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a snowflake, flower, and diamond. Sixth register is decorated with sideway ' [ 's.
Artwork Details
- Title: Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 11 (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(21)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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