Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 23 (recto)
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, bound by Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd, British, active London after 1821.
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Design composed of 5 vertical columns. First column is decorated with diagonal lines ornamented with a circular pattern. Second column is decorated with half of an 'X' at the top, followed by a backward 'S', then another 'X', a diamond, and finally another 'X'. Third column is decorated with 2 intertwining lines forming ovals that contain different patterns. Fourth column is decorated with a central backward 'S' flanked at the top and bottom by 2 'X's. Fifth column is decorated with a central zigzag line surrounded by different floral elements.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 5 vertical columns. First column is decorated with diagonal lines ornamented with a circular pattern. Second column is decorated with half of an 'X' at the top, followed by a backward 'S', then another 'X', a diamond, and finally another 'X'. Third column is decorated with 2 intertwining lines forming ovals that contain different patterns. Fourth column is decorated with a central backward 'S' flanked at the top and bottom by 2 'X's. Fifth column is decorated with a central zigzag line surrounded by different floral elements.
Artwork Details
- Title: Giardineto novo di punti tagliati et gropposi per exercitio & ornamento delle donne (Venice 1554), page 23 (recto)
- Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515–1588)
- Binder: Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd (British, active London after 1821)
- Date: 1554
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: 7-5/8 x 6-3/8 x 1/4 in. (19.4 x 16.2 x 0.6 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1921
- Object Number: 21.15.1bis(45)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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