Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 14 (recto)
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
From top bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 4 vertical columns. First column is decorated with zigzagging black line ornamented with gridded circular pattern. Second column is decorated with intricately ornamented diamonds followed by an ornamented 'S'. Third column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds containing a white 4-petaled flower in the center. Fourth column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds with white 4-petaled flowers at each of the corners.
From top bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 4 vertical columns. First column is decorated with zigzagging black line ornamented with gridded circular pattern. Second column is decorated with intricately ornamented diamonds followed by an ornamented 'S'. Third column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds containing a white 4-petaled flower in the center. Fourth column is decorated with a pattern of diamonds with white 4-petaled flowers at each of the corners.
Artwork Details
- Title: Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 14 (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(27)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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