La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 13 (recto)
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
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Design composed of 5 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with a pattern of circles, each containing a 4-petaled flower. Second column is decorated with a pattern of heart-shaped vines with a leaf at the center. Third column is decorated with a central wavy line that is framed on the top and bottom by halves of 6-petaled flowers. Fourth column is decorated with 2 intertwining lines forming oval shapes, each containing a different leaf or flower. Fifth column is decorated with a curving black vine with leaves at each point.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 5 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with a pattern of circles, each containing a 4-petaled flower. Second column is decorated with a pattern of heart-shaped vines with a leaf at the center. Third column is decorated with a central wavy line that is framed on the top and bottom by halves of 6-petaled flowers. Fourth column is decorated with 2 intertwining lines forming oval shapes, each containing a different leaf or flower. Fifth column is decorated with a curving black vine with leaves at each point.
Artwork Details
- Title: La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 13 (recto)
- 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(25)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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