Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 10 (recto)
Written by Giovanni Battista Ciotti, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century.
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Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with triangular motifs that are ornamented with gridded squares and '+'s or 'x's. Second register is decorated with squares ornamented with an alternating pattern of circular motifs. Third register is decorated with triangular motifs ornamented with different linear patterns. Fourth register is decorated with squares containing an alternating pattern of ornamented diamonds and 'X's.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with triangular motifs that are ornamented with gridded squares and '+'s or 'x's. Second register is decorated with squares ornamented with an alternating pattern of circular motifs. Third register is decorated with triangular motifs ornamented with different linear patterns. Fourth register is decorated with squares containing an alternating pattern of ornamented diamonds and 'X's.
Artwork Details
- Title: Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 10 (recto)
- Author: Giovanni Battista Ciotti (Italian, born Siena, ca. 1560)
- Publisher: Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian, active 16th century)
- Published in: Venice
- Date: 1591
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 5 5/16 x 7 5/16 in. (13.5 x 18.5 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933
- Object Number: 33.64.2(11)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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