Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne, page 20 (recto)
Written by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Lucchino Gargano, Venice, bound by Hardy-Mennil.
Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register consists of 2 sections: left section is decorated with 2 large squares, left square has a central circular motif and right square has a central quatrefoil motif; right section is decorated with 6 smaller squares (divided into 2 levels of 3 squares) that are ornamented with an alternating floral and quatrefoil motif. Bottom register is decorated with 5 ornamented squares: first and second squares depict a similar quatrefoil motif, while the third, fourth and fifth squares depict a similar circular motif.
Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register consists of 2 sections: left section is decorated with 2 large squares, left square has a central circular motif and right square has a central quatrefoil motif; right section is decorated with 6 smaller squares (divided into 2 levels of 3 squares) that are ornamented with an alternating floral and quatrefoil motif. Bottom register is decorated with 5 ornamented squares: first and second squares depict a similar quatrefoil motif, while the third, fourth and fifth squares depict a similar circular motif.
Artwork Details
- Title: Pretiosa Gemma delle virtuose donne, page 20 (recto)
- Author: Isabella Catanea Parasole (Italian, ca. 1565/70–ca. 1625)
- Publisher: Gargano , Venetia
- Binder: Hardy-Mennil
- Date: 1600
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 4 3/4 x 6 11/16 in. (12 x 17 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1929
- Object Number: 29.59.2(20)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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