1564
Town Venice,
Italy
Italy
Object qualities
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Objectillustration: Books Prints Ornament & Architecture
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Author of the objectIseppo Foresto
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumWoodcut
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SizeOverall: 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 15 cm)
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Geography detailsPublished in
Town Venice,
Italy -
Country today
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Date1564
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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Designed by Iseppo Foresto, published by Jeronimo Calepino, 1564.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 2 vertical columns consisting of 2 levels; the bottom level of each column is printed upon a grid. Bottom level of left column is decorated in the center with an urn that has a curving vine of leaves and flowers attached to each side; top level is decorated with a line with an alternating pattern of urns and leaves. Bottom level of right column is decorated with a central flower with stems that curve outward; top level is decorated with a line with an alternating pattern of 2 different-sized leaves.
