Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 28 (recto)

Cesare Vecellio

1601 · Woodcut · Drawings and Prints

Published by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right: Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that form a corner. Top register is decorated with a pattern of 2 composite male figures with foliage forming their lower half that hold onto either side of an urn; in the center of this register is a warrior figure inside of 5-sided shape formed by vines. Second register is decorated with a curving vine interspersed throughout it are birds, dogs, and composite human creatures. Third register is decorated with a curving vine among which are dogs, birds, and snakes. Fourth register is decorated with a pattern of triangular motifs ornamented with a central floral motif.

Artist

Cesare Vecellio

Date

1601

Medium

Woodcut

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1918