Spechio di pensieri delle belle et Virtudiose donne, page 14 (recto)

Matteo Pagano

1546 · Woodcut · Drawings and Prints

Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice. From top bottom, and left to right: Design composed of 5 vertical columns. Last 3 columns are divided into 2 equal parts. First column is decorated with alternating pattern of interlace motif and 4-petaled flower. Second column is decorated with black vine that create figure-8 patterns. Third column is decorated with varied patterns of overlapping floral motifs and black diamonds. Fourth column is decorated with a series of black triangles in between 2 different linear patterns. Fifth register is decorated with black triangles and black 4-petaled flowers.

Artist

Matteo Pagano

Date

1546

Medium

Woodcut

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1937