La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere, page 9 (verso) 1556

This woodcut, "La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere," is a page from a larger work, "La Gloria et l'Honore di Ponti Tagliati, E Ponti in Aere," by Matteo Pagano (1515-1588). The print depicts a figure kneeling with a chalice, referencing religious imagery. The oval frame and detailed linework exemplify the style of 16th-century Italian woodcuts. This small-scale artwork, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Pagano's skill in capturing intricate detail and religious themes within the confines of a book page.