Esemplario di Lauori..., page 18 (recto)

Publisher Giovanni Andrea Vavassore Italian
Woodcut title signed by Florio Vavassore Italian

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Originally published by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Florio Vavassore (Giovanni's brother), Italian, active 16th century. Reissued by Macmillan & Co., British, London and New York.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left is decorated with geometric interlace pattern in center with diamonds interspersed on top and bottom. Right column is decorated with 2 alternating patterns: one is framed by white line forming heart shape at 4 corners, other is characterized by black motif resembling basic form of bird's wings, which occurs 4 times around a central diamond.

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