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

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

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drawing, ornament, print

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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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personal sketchbook

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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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sketchbook art

"Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..." is a page from a 1563 publication by Italian artist Matteo Pagano (1515-1588) featuring an array of geometric patterns and designs. The black-and-white woodcut patterns, contained within a rectangular frame, are arranged in rows and columns, showcasing a variety of decorative motifs, likely intended for use in embroidery or textile design. This page, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates the rich tradition of pattern design in 16th-century Italy, offering insight into the artistic and craft sensibilities of the time.

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