Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 27 (recto)

Alessandro de' Vecchi|Cesare Vecellio

1620 · Woodcut · Drawings and Prints

Designed by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi, Italian, active 17th century, Venice. From top to bottom, and left to right: Design consists of a central section that is decorated with a circle that frames a scene depicting a robed man holding a torch that walks behind of a jumping putto that attempts to grab a laurel crown. All 4 edges of the design have a decorative border that are each ornamented with a diverse floral pattern.

Artist

Alessandro de' Vecchi|Cesare Vecellio

Date

1620

Medium

Woodcut

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Gift of the Guild of Book Workers, 1960