La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 11 (verso)
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
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Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with female composite figure with plant stems for legs that touches vase on left; to the right of the figure are 2 coiling stems with leaves, flowers, and a bird. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and flowers among which a lion pounces in the center and 2 birds stand on the vine at the sides.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with female composite figure with plant stems for legs that touches vase on left; to the right of the figure are 2 coiling stems with leaves, flowers, and a bird. Right column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and flowers among which a lion pounces in the center and 2 birds stand on the vine at the sides.
Artwork Details
- Title: La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 11 (verso)
- Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515–1588) , Venice
- Date: 1556
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1929
- Object Number: 29.59.1(22)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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