Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 25 (recto)

Publisher Matteo Pagano Italian
1563
Not on view
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds; the central diamond appears to be ornamented with an image of a double-headed bird, while the other diamonds frame illustrations of flowers. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds formed by lines with coils; inside each diamond is a snowflake motif.

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Object Information
  • Title: Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 25 (recto)
  • Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515–1588) , Venice
  • Date: 1563
  • Medium: Woodcut
  • Dimensions: Overall: 9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in. (25 x 20 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1937
  • Object Number: 37.47.1(48)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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