Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 3 (verso) 1563

"Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 3 (verso)" is a woodcut print by Matteo Pagano, an Italian artist, from 1563. The intricate design features a grid of 28 individual squares, each containing a different floral motif, meticulously rendered in black and white. The work is an excellent example of 16th-century Italian decorative art and is a valuable resource for understanding the flourishing of botanical illustration during the Renaissance. The print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, is a testament to Pagano's mastery of line and detail, highlighting his keen observation of nature and his skill in translating it into a captivating artistic form.