Essempio di recammi, page 10 (recto)
Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice.
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main design composed of 2 rectangles, one within another. Outer rectangle is decorated with various curvilinear motifs that are separated by white spaces with black dashes. Inner rectangle contains one central design resembling foliage and a repeated motif at each corner. Framing the entire design are 5 different borders. Top edge is divided into 2 borders, one with flowers and other with winged figures. Left edge is decorated with halves of flowers within a zigzag pattern. Right edge is decorated with plants, fleurs-de-lis, and a dragon. Bottom edge is decorated with 2 beasts flanking a ram's head in center.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
main design composed of 2 rectangles, one within another. Outer rectangle is decorated with various curvilinear motifs that are separated by white spaces with black dashes. Inner rectangle contains one central design resembling foliage and a repeated motif at each corner. Framing the entire design are 5 different borders. Top edge is divided into 2 borders, one with flowers and other with winged figures. Left edge is decorated with halves of flowers within a zigzag pattern. Right edge is decorated with plants, fleurs-de-lis, and a dragon. Bottom edge is decorated with 2 beasts flanking a ram's head in center.
Artwork Details
- Title: Essempio di recammi, page 10 (recto)
- Author: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente (Italian, Venice ca. 1465–1528 Venice)
- Publisher: Giovanni Antonio di Nicolini da Sabio e i fratelli (Italian, active Venice, ca. 1522–1545) , Venice
- Date: 1530
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 7 13/16 x 6 3/16 x 3/8 in. (19.8 x 15.7 x 1 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1935
- Object Number: 35.75.3(19)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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