Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 5 (recto) by Matteo Pagano

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 5 (recto) 1563

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drawing, ornament, print, paper, engraving

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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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ink paper printed

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print

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book

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sketch book

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paper

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personal sketchbook

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geometric

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pen-ink sketch

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pen and pencil

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men

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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decorative-art

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italian-renaissance

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sketchbook art

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engraving

This page from Matteo Pagano’s *Trionfo di Virtu. Libro Novo…* is a woodblock print from 1563. The print showcases a complex, symmetrical, and repeating pattern of interlocking squares with stylized floral motifs in the corners, creating a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing composition. The intricate details of the design showcase Pagano’s skill in utilizing woodblock printing techniques, characteristic of the late Renaissance period. *Trionfo di Virtu. Libro Novo…* is an important example of the genre of pattern books popular in the 16th century, providing inspiration for artists and craftsmen. This particular page from the book demonstrates how ornamentation in the Renaissance continued to explore the use of geometric forms and repeated patterns.

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