Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 28 (recto)
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that frame a 4-petaled flower in the center. Second register is decorated with a curving vine of flowers. Third register is decorated with 'X'-shaped motifs that frame a snowflake in the center. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of 'X's that are superimposed over a black line. Fifth register is decorated with a diamond motif followed by a sideways 'S' motif. Sixth register is decorated with small black '+'s.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that frame a 4-petaled flower in the center. Second register is decorated with a curving vine of flowers. Third register is decorated with 'X'-shaped motifs that frame a snowflake in the center. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of 'X's that are superimposed over a black line. Fifth register is decorated with a diamond motif followed by a sideways 'S' motif. Sixth register is decorated with small black '+'s.
Artwork Details
- Title: Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 28 (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(54)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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