Ornamento nobile...Fatta da Lucretia Romana (Libro V of the Corona), page 7 (recto) by Cesare Vecellio

Ornamento nobile...Fatta da Lucretia Romana (Libro V of the Corona), page 7 (recto) 1620

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"Ornamento nobile...Fatta da Lucretia Romana (Libro V of the Corona), page 7 (recto)" is a woodcut print from a book by Cesare Vecellio, a Venetian painter and art historian. Published in 1620, this page is a detailed illustration of a lace pattern known as "Bavari di Ponto Fiamengo", a type of needlepoint lace that was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. Vecellio's book, *Corona*, is a collection of over 1,000 designs for lace, embroidery, and other decorative arts. This particular design features intricate geometric patterns and delicate floral motifs, showcasing the complex artistry of the lacemaking tradition.

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