La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 42 (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.
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Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a large central square framing a 4-petaled flower that has curving stems of leaves, fruit, acorns, and other flowers. The central element is surrounded by a border ornamented with a checkerboard pattern.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design is printed upon a grid and is decorated with a large central square framing a 4-petaled flower that has curving stems of leaves, fruit, acorns, and other flowers. The central element is surrounded by a border ornamented with a checkerboard pattern.
Artwork Details
- Title: La Pratique de l'Aiguille, page 42 (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: Woodcut
- 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(45)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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