Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 28 (recto) 1601
cesarevecellio
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, ornament, print
drawing
aged paper
ornament
pen sketch
book
dog
old engraving style
hand drawn type
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
ink colored
men
pen work
sketchbook drawing
italy
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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