Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 9 (recto) by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore

Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 9 (recto) 1530

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drawing, ornament, print

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drawing

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aged paper

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ornament

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toned paper

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water colours

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print

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book

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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coloured pencil

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men

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This woodcut print, "Opera Nova Universali intitulata Corona di racammi, page 9 (recto)" (1530) by Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, showcases intricate patterns of intertwined knots and floral motifs. The design on the left depicts a stylized bird perched on a branch, while the right side features a complex knotwork design, characteristic of Renaissance ornamental art. This print from a larger collection of embroidery designs would have been used by artisans to create elaborate textile patterns, demonstrating the growing interest in decorative arts during the Renaissance period.

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