Lucidario di Recami, page 9 (verso)
Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.
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Design composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 intertwining vines that form ovals containing dotted leaves and flowers. Middle column is decorated with a central circular element that is illustrated with 2 birds in its innermost section and 4-petaled flower border on the outermost section; this central element is flanked on the sides by foliage. Right column is decorated with a coiling black vine with white dotted leaves and flowers.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated with 2 intertwining vines that form ovals containing dotted leaves and flowers. Middle column is decorated with a central circular element that is illustrated with 2 birds in its innermost section and 4-petaled flower border on the outermost section; this central element is flanked on the sides by foliage. Right column is decorated with a coiling black vine with white dotted leaves and flowers.
Artwork Details
- Title: Lucidario di Recami, page 9 (verso)
- Designer: Iseppo Foresto (Italian, active Venice, 1557)
- Publisher: Jeronimo Calepino , 1564
- Published in: Venice
- Date: 1564
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 15 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1921
- Object Number: 21.45.3(18)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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