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 horizontal registers framed by decorative border at top, left, and right. Top horizontal register is decorated with a pattern of vines forming circles; inside each circle is a snowflake at the center. Bottom horizontal register is decorated with large floral design. Top border is decorated with diamond shapes and horizontal flower pattern. Left and right borders show same pattern, but they are printed using reverse colors (section in black on the left appears white on the right, and vice versa).