Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 13 (recto)

1554

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Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 4 vertical columns. First is narrow and is decorated with a black-and-white checkerboard pattern. Second is decorated with a pattern of symmetrical birds that flank a heart-shaped vase. Third column is decorated with a central vase with flower that is flanked on either side by a dragon. Fourth column is decorated with a curving vine with leaves; the top half of the column has a white background, whereas the bottom half has a black background.

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Title: Ornamento delle belle & virtuose donne, page 13 (recto)
Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515–1588) , Venice
Binder: Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd (British, active London after 1821)
Date: 1554
Medium: Woodcut
Dimensions: Overall: 7 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (19 x 15 cm)
Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1921
Object Number: 21.15.2bis(25)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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