Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 23 (recto)
Designed by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Antonio Fachetti, Rome.
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Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that are framed on the left and right by a vertical column decorated with foliage. First register is decorated with 5 flowers characterized by leaves that form a heart-shape around them. Second register is decorated with a set of curving vines with leaves. Third register is decorated with a wavy vine of flowers. Fourth register is decorated with a central flower that has stems that curve outward and terminate in a smaller 5-peateled flower.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that are framed on the left and right by a vertical column decorated with foliage. First register is decorated with 5 flowers characterized by leaves that form a heart-shape around them. Second register is decorated with a set of curving vines with leaves. Third register is decorated with a wavy vine of flowers. Fourth register is decorated with a central flower that has stems that curve outward and terminate in a smaller 5-peateled flower.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fiore D'Ogni Virtu Per le Nobili Et Honeste Matrone, page 23 (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(23)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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