La Pratique de l'Aiguille, title page (recto)
Written by Matthias Mignerak, title page engraved by Pierre Firens, French, born Paris 1641, dedicated to Marie de Medici, Florence 1575-1642 Cologne, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris.
Title is printed in black in the center of the page. Surrounding the title is an engraved border that is illustrated with a coat of arms at the top center, several putti, and 2 female figures (left inscribed with "DIANA" and right inscribed with "PALLAS") holding looms decorated with a sewn design. At the bottom center of the border is a pillow ornamented with a floral design that is surrounded by various tools of textile production.
Title is printed in black in the center of the page. Surrounding the title is an engraved border that is illustrated with a coat of arms at the top center, several putti, and 2 female figures (left inscribed with "DIANA" and right inscribed with "PALLAS") holding looms decorated with a sewn design. At the bottom center of the border is a pillow ornamented with a floral design that is surrounded by various tools of textile production.
Artwork Details
- Title: La Pratique de l'Aiguille, title page (recto)
- Author: Matthias Mignerak
- Engraver: Title by Pierre Firens (French, born Paris 1641)
- Dedicatee: Dedicated to Marie de Medici (Florence 1575–1642 Colgne)
- Publisher: Published by Jean Le Clerc , Paris
- Date: 1605
- Medium: Engraving
- Dimensions: Overall: 9 1/4 x 7 1/16 in. (23.5 x 18 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
- Object Number: 20.50.1(1)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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