Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia, page 49 (recto) 1604
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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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hand drawn type
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flower
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This intricate woodcut, created by Italian artist Pietro Paolo Tozzi in 1604, is a page from a larger work known as "Ghirlanda: Di sei vaghi fiori scielti da piu famosi Giardini d'Italia". The artwork features a decorative frame with interlacing floral motifs, scrolls, and a bird. Inside the frame, the complete alphabet is displayed in a blackletter typeface. This design, typical of the Renaissance period, highlights the beauty of typography and ornamentation. The woodcut's delicate lines and intricate detail showcase the artistic talent of Tozzi, a prominent figure in Italian Renaissance art.
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