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 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 15 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, 1564.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 vertical columns. Left column is decorated with intertwining vines that form oval and diamond patterns. Middle column is decorated with a pattern of 3 flowers framed by leaves in the shape of a heart. Right column is decorated with curving vines with leaves, flowers, and acorns.
