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

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 28 (recto) 1601

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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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print

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pen sketch

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book

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dog

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old engraving style

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hand drawn type

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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ink colored

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men

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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italy

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sketchbook art

This woodcut print from Cesare Vecellio's *Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne* depicts an intricate design with stylized plants and creatures. Published in 1601, the print is part of a larger four-volume work by the Italian artist, which aimed to document the costumes and fashion of noble women in Italy. The detailed, almost architectural composition is typical of Vecellio's style and reflects the era's fascination with ornamentation and the classical world. This print from *Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne* is an excellent example of how Vecellio combined artistic skill with historical research, offering a valuable glimpse into the lives and style of Renaissance women.

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