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De Claris Mulieribus

Author Written by Jacob Philip Bergomensis Italian
Publisher Published by Lorenzo Rossi Italian
Designer Woodcut frames to opening pages recall Pico Master Italian
April 29, 1497
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: De Claris Mulieribus
  • Author: Written by Jacob Philip Bergomensis
  • Publisher: Published by Lorenzo Rossi (Italian, active Ferrara, late 15th century)
  • Designer: Woodcut frames to opening pages recall Pico Master (Italian)
  • Published in: Ferrara
  • Date: April 29, 1497
  • Medium: Printed book with woodcut illustration.
  • Dimensions: 12 3/16 × 8 1/16 × 1 3/8 in. (31 × 20.5 × 3.5 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1923
  • Object Number: 23.26.1
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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