1556
Italy
Object qualities
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Objectillustration: Books Prints Ornament & Architecture
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Author of the objectMatteo Pagano
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumWoodcut
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SizeOverall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in. (21 x 15.5 cm)
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Geography details
Italy -
Country today
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Date1556
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 Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design is composed of 6 vertical columns printed upon a grid. First column is decorated with an alternating pattern of ‘S’s and diamonds. Second column is decorated with alternating pattern of oak leaves and acorns. Third column is decorated with alternating pattern of a square motif and leaves. Fourth column is decorated with a floral pattern. Fifth column is decorated with a curving vine of leaves and 4-petaled flowers. Sixth column is decorated with a pattern of coiling leaves.