August 1, 1532
Town Venice,
Italy
Italy
Object qualities
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Objectillustration: Books Prints Ornament & Architecture
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Author of the objectGiovanni Andrea Vavassore
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumWoodcut
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SizeOverall: 8 7/16 x 6 5/16 in. (21.5 x 16 cm)
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Geography detailsPublished in
Town Venice,
Italy -
Country today
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DateAugust 1, 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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Originally published by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, Italian, active 16th century, Venice, designed by Florio Vavassore (Giovanni’s brother), Italian, active 16th century. Reissued by Macmillan & Co., British, London and New York.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is illustrated with a composite figure with a man’s face and torso, with flowers for arms and a series of tentacles for legs. Middle register is decorated with a diamond pattern. Bottom register is illustrated with the Christ as the lamb in between 2 buildings.