Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 14 (recto)
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Design composed of 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 4 rounded triangular motifs, each ornamented with a different central floral pattern. Bottom register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that are ornamented with flowers and ovals; these diamonds overlap with large floral motifs at the top and bottom corners.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 14 (recto)
- Designer: Matteo Florimi (Italian, active Siena, ca. 1581–died 1613)
- Publisher: Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian, active 16th century) , Venice
- Published in: Venice
- Date: 1591
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (14 x 20 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1953
- Object Number: 53.547.2(15)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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