Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... Part I title page (recto) 1588
federicodevinciolo
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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book
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old engraving style
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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
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arm
This title page from *Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... Part I* (1588) by Federico de Vinciolo (1582–1599) is a fine example of Renaissance printing. The ornate border, filled with intricate details and stylized figures, frames the title of this work. The text within the border details the book's contents and the author's dedication to the Queen. The title page's elaborate design and typography highlight the importance of the work and its relevance to the cultural and artistic landscape of 16th-century Europe.
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