August 1532
Town Venice,
Italy
Italy
Object qualities
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Objectillustration: Books Prints Ornament & Architecture
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Author of the objectNicolГІ Zoppino
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumWoodcut
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SizeOverall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (20 x 14 cm)
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Geography detailsPublished in
Town Venice,
Italy -
Country today
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DateAugust 1532
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Published by Nicolo Zoppino, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Matteo da Treviso, Italian, active 16th century.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 2 vertical columns. Left column is wider and is decorated with black linear pattern characterized by central heart-shape with leaves at sides that is overlapped by a “W”. Right column is narrower and is decorated with curving white vines that attach to decorative ornament in center.