Teatro delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne..., page 12 (recto)

Author Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian
Publisher Mauritio Bona Italian

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Written by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Mauritio Bona, Rome.
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Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that form a corner. First register is decorated with a pattern of flowers that have encircling stems forming upside-down heart shapes. Second register is decorated with a straight line of coiling leaves that flank a fleur-de-lis at the corner. Third register is decorated with a bird wearing a crown and shield at the corner, which is surrounded by curving foliage. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of fleurs-de-lis with encircling stems that surrounded a flower at the corner.

Teatro delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne..., page 12 (recto), Isabella Catanea Parasole (Italian, ca. 1565/70–ca. 1625), Woodcut, engraving

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