Livre de Moresques, page 4 (verso) 1546
francescodipellegrino
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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book
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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france
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
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historical font
This page from *Livre de Moresques* by Francesco di Pellegrino, created in 1546, showcases a range of intricate, repeating patterns that would have been used in decorative arts. These *moresques*, or arabesque designs, feature stylized floral and geometric motifs, like rhomboids, triangles, and "lozenges brijets," reflecting the popular Moorish patterns of the time. Pellegrino's book was a valuable resource for artisans, providing them with detailed examples of these patterns for use in textiles, jewelry, and architecture.
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