Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 8 (recto)
Designer Cesare Vecellio Italian
Publisher Alessandro de' Vecchi Italian
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Designed by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi, Italian, active 17th century, Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of upside-down flowers that are each encircled by a curving stem. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of quatrefoil motifs that frame a 4-petaled flower in the center. Bottom register is decorated with a diamond, followed by a quatrefoil, and then 2 sideways heart shapes; each of these shapes frames a different floral element.