Teatro delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne..., page 23 (recto)
Author Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian
Publisher Mauritio Bona Italian
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Written by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Mauritio Bona, Rome.
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Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that are framed on the left and right sides by borders decorated with diverse foliage patterns. First register is decorated with a wavy vine of an alternating pattern of a fleur-de-lis and another type of flower. Second register is decorated with 2 fleurs-de-lis, one is right-side up and the other is upside-down; there is a curving vine ornamented with diamonds and stripes that connect the 2 fleurs-de-lis. Third register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with curving striped stems. Fourth register is decorated with flowers in the shape of hearts with stems that coil outward.
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