Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 40 (recto) 1604

This intricate black and white illustration from 1604, entitled *Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 40 (recto)*, is a delicate example of an ornamental page from a book. The page is adorned with a decorative frame designed by Italian artist Pietro Paulo Tozzi, known for his decorative illustrations. The floral motif and intricate details are representative of the burgeoning Baroque period that valued grandeur in all art forms. The illustration, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a testament to the artistic flourishing of the 17th century in Italy.