Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 11 (recto)
Designed by Matteo Florimi, Italian, active Siena, ca. 1581-died 1613, published by Francesco de' Franceschi, Italian, active 16th century, Venice.
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Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 5 upside-down triangular motifs hanging from a rectangular base ornamented with squares framing different shapes, including diamonds, circles, stars, flowers, and foliage. Middle register is decorated with 4 right-side up triangular motifs ornamented with the same pattern (8-petaled flower in the center). Bottom register is decorated with squares ornamented with a different floral motif in the center.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 5 upside-down triangular motifs hanging from a rectangular base ornamented with squares framing different shapes, including diamonds, circles, stars, flowers, and foliage. Middle register is decorated with 4 right-side up triangular motifs ornamented with the same pattern (8-petaled flower in the center). Bottom register is decorated with squares ornamented with a different floral motif in the center.
Artwork Details
- Title: Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 11 (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(12)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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