Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 106 (recto) by Cesare Vecellio

Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 106 (recto) 1601

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drawing, graphic-art, ornament, print, intaglio, paper, engraving

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drawing

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graphic-art

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ornament

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print

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book

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intaglio

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paper

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11_renaissance

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italian-renaissance

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engraving

Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm)

Copyright: Public Domain

Editor: We’re looking at page 106 from "Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne," specifically from Books I-IV. It’s an engraving done by Cesare Vecellio in 1601. It reminds me of a sampler, meticulously organized but also strangely flat. What strikes you about it? Curator: The strength of this work resides in its pure linearity. Observe how Vecellio meticulously structures the space, dividing it horizontally into distinct registers. The geometric patterns, rendered in intaglio, offer a study in contrasts, consider how the sharpness of line work plays against the implied depth. It's a sophisticated orchestration of form. Do you find a rhythm in its composition? Editor: Yes, I see what you mean! The repeating motifs create a pattern almost like musical notation. I was initially caught up in what it might represent culturally, but now the pure design is so clear. Curator: Indeed. Before concerning ourselves with possible socio-historical readings, consider how the artist explores visual elements: shape, line, texture, and repetition. Focus on the artist's arrangement of these to elicit your aesthetic response. The composition is its own message, in many ways. The relationships between these formal elements – how do they resonate with you? Editor: That makes perfect sense. By focusing on its inherent qualities, the relationships of shapes and patterns really stand out and the engraving speaks for itself. I’ve gained a whole new perspective. Curator: Precisely. This piece serves as an excellent example of how form itself is content, waiting for us to carefully read it through the language of visual construction.

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