Essempio di recammi, page 12 (verso)
Written by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, Italian, Venice ca. 1465-1527 Venice, published by Giovanantonio e i fratelli da Sabbio Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design covers 2 pages and is an illustration of Orpheus playing music to animals. Scene is possibly set in a forest because of 2 trees on left and right sides.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design covers 2 pages and is an illustration of Orpheus playing music to animals. Scene is possibly set in a forest because of 2 trees on left and right sides.
Artwork Details
- Title: Essempio di recammi, page 12 (verso)
- 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(24)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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