Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 4 (verso) 1604

This is a page from the book *Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia* by Pietro Paolo Tozzi, a 17th century Italian artist and poet, printed in 1604. This book was a collection of poems dedicated to various prominent figures of the time. This particular page features a list of titles and salutations addressed to different individuals like a cardinal, a duke and a count. The text is presented in a formal and elegant font with decorative borders, typical of early printing. This page is a testament to the importance of patronage in art and literature during this period. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this book.