Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 19 (recto)
Designed by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi, Italian, active 17th century, Venice.
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Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of floral motifs that sit upon a rectangular base ornamented with other floral and foliage elements. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of triangles framing a flower in the center, which sit upon a rectangular base ornamented with other floral and foliage motifs. Bottom register is decorated with diverse floral motifs (2 of which also include figures) that sit upon a rectangular base ornamented with flowers, foliage, and a vase.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of floral motifs that sit upon a rectangular base ornamented with other floral and foliage elements. Middle register is decorated with a pattern of triangles framing a flower in the center, which sit upon a rectangular base ornamented with other floral and foliage motifs. Bottom register is decorated with diverse floral motifs (2 of which also include figures) that sit upon a rectangular base ornamented with flowers, foliage, and a vase.
Artwork Details
- Title: Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 19 (recto)
- Designer: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521–1601 Venice) , Venice
- Publisher: Alessandro de' Vecchi (Italian, active Venice, 1570–1629) , Venice
- Date: 1620
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Gift of the Guild of Book Workers, 1960
- Object Number: 60.718.1(20)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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