Lucidario di Recami, page 11 (recto)
Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column consists of 2 levels: bottom level is decorated with curving leaves attached to a flower in the center; top level is decorated with a pattern of acorns and curving leaves enclosing flowers. Middle column consists of 2 levels: top level is decorated with a curving vine of leaves; top level is decorated with an alternating pattern of leaves and flowers. Right column is decorated in the center with a pot, emanating from which are 2 coiling vines with leaves.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column consists of 2 levels: bottom level is decorated with curving leaves attached to a flower in the center; top level is decorated with a pattern of acorns and curving leaves enclosing flowers. Middle column consists of 2 levels: top level is decorated with a curving vine of leaves; top level is decorated with an alternating pattern of leaves and flowers. Right column is decorated in the center with a pot, emanating from which are 2 coiling vines with leaves.
Artwork Details
- Title: Lucidario di Recami, page 11 (recto)
- 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(21)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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