Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 35 (recto) by Pietro Paulo Tozzi

Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 35 (recto) 1604

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drawing, ornament, print

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drawing

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aged paper

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ornament

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toned paper

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ink paper printed

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print

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book

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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ink colored

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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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watercolor

This page, from a larger book of designs, is a beautiful example of Italian Renaissance ornamental art, showcasing Pietro Paolo Tozzi's mastery of intricate patterns. The image is composed of a grid of twelve distinct geometric designs, each enclosed in a square and featuring a combination of stylized floral and geometric elements. Tozzi's meticulous attention to detail creates a sense of delicate precision and rhythm, highlighting the influence of 16th century Italian design principles on decorative art. This page, likely intended for embroidery patterns, demonstrates Tozzi's significant contribution to the history of decorative arts.

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