Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 9 (recto)
Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
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Design composed of 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of 3 interlace motifs in the shape of a quatrefoil. Second register is decorated with a pattern of flowers that are connected in pairs by their intertwining stems. Third register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that each frame a 4-petaled flower in the center. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with stems that form a heart shape around them. Fifth register is decorated with a pattern of flower with curving leaves that encircle them. Sixth register is decorated with an interlace pattern formed by several intertwining lines.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 6 horizontal registers. First register is decorated with a pattern of 3 interlace motifs in the shape of a quatrefoil. Second register is decorated with a pattern of flowers that are connected in pairs by their intertwining stems. Third register is decorated with a pattern of diamonds that each frame a 4-petaled flower in the center. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with stems that form a heart shape around them. Fifth register is decorated with a pattern of flower with curving leaves that encircle them. Sixth register is decorated with an interlace pattern formed by several intertwining lines.
Artwork Details
- Title: Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 9 (recto)
- Publisher: Matteo Pagano (Italian, 1515–1588) , Venice
- Date: 1563
- Medium: Woodcut
- Dimensions: Overall: 9 13/16 x 7 7/8 in. (25 x 20 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1937
- Object Number: 37.47.1(16)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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