Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 3 (recto)
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Design composed of 3 horizontal registers that are printed upon a grid. Top register is decorated with an interlace pattern and another geometric form resembling a diamond. Middle register is decorated with an interlace pattern that creates diamonds framing smaller knot work motifs that are formed by heart shapes. Bottom register is decorated in the center with a curving vine of flowers.
Artwork Details
- Title: Libbretto nouellamete composto per maestro Domenico da Sera...lauorare di ogni sorte di punti, page 3 (recto)
- Publisher: Domenico da Sera (French, active Italy, 16th century)
- Date: April 12, 1532
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (20.5 x 16 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1935
- Object Number: 35.79(5)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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