Nova Iconologia

Author Written by Cesare Ripa Italian

Publisher Published by Pietro Paulo Tozzi Italian

1618

Not on view

Ripa first published his emblem book of important symbols, Iconologia, in 1593 without illustrations. The second, illustrated edition of 1603 promptly became an essential source that warranted subsequent printings.

Artwork Details

Title: Nova Iconologia
Author: Written by Cesare Ripa (Italian, Perugia ca. 1555–probably 1622 Rome)
Publisher: Published by Pietro Paulo Tozzi (Italian, active 1593–1628) , Padua
Date: 1618
Medium: Woodcut
Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (22.5 x 16.5 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1943
Object Number: 43.121
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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