Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 43 (recto)
Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice.
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Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of 2 composite male figures with deer legs flanking another male figure with a plant stem for legs. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a 4-petaled flower framed inside a diamond and a 4-petaled flower framed inside a circle. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a triangular motif with a fleur-de-lis at the top followed by a flower. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of composite creatures flanking a vase and seated putti.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 4 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of 2 composite male figures with deer legs flanking another male figure with a plant stem for legs. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a 4-petaled flower framed inside a diamond and a 4-petaled flower framed inside a circle. Third register is decorated with an alternating pattern of a triangular motif with a fleur-de-lis at the top followed by a flower. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of composite creatures flanking a vase and seated putti.
Artwork Details
- Title: Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 43 (recto)
- Publisher: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521–1601 Venice)
- Published in: Venice
- Date: 1601
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
- Object Number: 18.67.2(44)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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