Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 5 (verso) by Nicolò Zoppino

Convivio delle Belle Donne, page 5 (verso) 1532

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drawing, graphic-art, print, woodcut

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drawing

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print

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11_renaissance

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linocut print

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woodcut

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pen work

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italian-renaissance

This woodcut, created by Nicolò Zoppino in 1532, is a page from a larger book entitled *Convivio delle Belle Donne*. This page features an intricate, decorative border design that utilizes black and white patterns for a striking visual contrast. While this page is not a full-fledged image, it is a beautiful example of the decorative art of the early Renaissance, illustrating the artist's skilled use of line and form. The page is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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