Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 9 (recto)
Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.
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Design divided into 2 halves. Left half is composed of 2 horizontal registers: top register is decorated with a pattern of 5-leafed plants that sit upon an ornamented base characterized by circles, diamonds, and an interlace pattern; bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds with floral elements that form their highest corners, which sit upon an ornamented base. Right half is composed of 3 horizontal registers: top register is decorated with a pattern of semi-ellipses that sit upon a base ornamented with circles containing various diamond motifs, middle register is decorated with 3 triangular motifs upon an ornamented base, bottom register is decorated with pattern of diamonds containing circles with a 6-petaled floral motif at the center. Each half-reigster contains an inscription (P 48, P 74, P 80, P 78).
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design divided into 2 halves. Left half is composed of 2 horizontal registers: top register is decorated with a pattern of 5-leafed plants that sit upon an ornamented base characterized by circles, diamonds, and an interlace pattern; bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds with floral elements that form their highest corners, which sit upon an ornamented base. Right half is composed of 3 horizontal registers: top register is decorated with a pattern of semi-ellipses that sit upon a base ornamented with circles containing various diamond motifs, middle register is decorated with 3 triangular motifs upon an ornamented base, bottom register is decorated with pattern of diamonds containing circles with a 6-petaled floral motif at the center. Each half-reigster contains an inscription (P 48, P 74, P 80, P 78).
Artwork Details
- Title: Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 9 (recto)
- Designer: Isabella Catanea Parasole (Italian, ca. 1565/70–ca. 1625)
- Publisher: Antonio Fachetti , Rome
- Date: 1610
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 7 7/8 x 10 1/4 in. (20 x 26 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1937
- Object Number: 37.1(9)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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