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Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 27 (recto)

Designer Cesare Vecellio Italian
Publisher Alessandro de' Vecchi Italian
1620
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Designed by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi, Italian, active 17th century, Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design consists of a central section that is decorated with a circle that frames a scene depicting a robed man holding a torch that walks behind of a jumping putto that attempts to grab a laurel crown. All 4 edges of the design have a decorative border that are each ornamented with a diverse floral pattern.

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  • Title: Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 27 (recto)
  • Designer: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521–1601 Venice) , Venice
  • Publisher: Alessandro de' Vecchi (Italian, active Venice, 1570–1629) , Venice
  • Date: 1620
  • Medium: Woodcut
  • Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Gift of the Guild of Book Workers, 1960
  • Object Number: 60.718.1(28)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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