Design for a Frieze with Acanthus Scrolls sprouting from the Torso of a Man, from "Libro de Fresi et Fogliami"

Attributed to Enea Vico Italian
Publisher Antonio Lafreri French
before 1573
Not on view

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  • Title: Design for a Frieze with Acanthus Scrolls sprouting from the Torso of a Man, from "Libro de Fresi et Fogliami"
  • Series/Portfolio: Libro de Fresi et Fogliami
  • Artist: Attributed to Enea Vico (Italian, Parma 1523–1567 Ferrara)
  • Publisher: Antonio Lafreri (French, Orgelet, Franche-Comte ca. 1512–1577 Rome) (?)
  • Date: before 1573
  • Medium: Engraving (proof?); state before numbering
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 3 7/8 × 9 9/16 in. (9.9 × 24.3 cm) [partially cut within plate mark]
  • Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Herbert Mitchell, 2008
  • Object Number: 2017.363.1(3)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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