La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 16 (recto)
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is wider and is decorated with 2 curving vines with leaves, grapes, and 6-petaled flowers that are attached to a flower sitting in vase. Right column is decorated with an interlace motif and a diamond flanked on either side by a dotted white leaf enclosed by 2 black leaves.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 2 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is wider and is decorated with 2 curving vines with leaves, grapes, and 6-petaled flowers that are attached to a flower sitting in vase. Right column is decorated with an interlace motif and a diamond flanked on either side by a dotted white leaf enclosed by 2 black leaves.
Artwork Details
- Title: La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 16 (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(31)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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