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 Moresque pattern characterized by curving vines forming heart in center that have curving stems of leaves with eyes. Right column is narrower and is decorated with a pattern of 2 dragon-like creatures held together by their intertwined necks.
