Il Monte. Opera Nova di Recami, page 6 (recto)
Designed by Giovanni Antonio Bindoni, published by Giovanni & Marchio Sessa, Venice, bound by Chambolle-Duru, French, 19th century.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left is decorated with a central section depicting a vase with flowers, which is flanked by a cornucopia on either side; the central section is framed on the top and bottom by 2 curving vines of leaves. Middle column is decorated with a curving vine of flowers and acorns. Right column is decorated with a central floral element, flanked on both sides by a curving stem with leaves.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left is decorated with a central section depicting a vase with flowers, which is flanked by a cornucopia on either side; the central section is framed on the top and bottom by 2 curving vines of leaves. Middle column is decorated with a curving vine of flowers and acorns. Right column is decorated with a central floral element, flanked on both sides by a curving stem with leaves.
Artwork Details
- Title: Il Monte. Opera Nova di Recami, page 6 (recto)
- Designer: Giovanni Antonio Bindoni
- Publisher: Giovanni & Marchio Sessa (Italian, active 1557) , Venice
- Binder: Chambolle-Duru (French, active 1861–1915)
- Date: after 1557
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (20 x 14.5 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1930
- Object Number: 30.59.1(10)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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