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 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (19 x 14 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, Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 vertical columns printed upon a grid. Left column is decorated in the center with a diamond containing a 4-petaled flower, which is flanked by leaves and intertwining black lines around which are groups of white coils. Middle column is decorated with a central 4-petaled floral element that is surrounded on both sides by leaves and vines forming heart shapes. Right column is decorated in the center with a diamond enclosing a floral motif that is flanked on both sides by curving vines of leaves and flowers.