Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 55 (recto) 1601
cesarevecellio
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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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book
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen and pencil
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men
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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italy
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sketchbook art
This woodcut, one of many in the four-volume *Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne* by Cesare Vecellio, is a decorative design intended to inspire the creation of needlepoint or embroidery. Published in 1601, the book showcases intricate patterns woven with delicate motifs of flora, fauna, and mythical creatures, highlighting the artistic skill of women during the Renaissance. This particular design, page 55 (recto), features a corner motif with a central figure and a surrounding intricate border composed of various designs, demonstrating the complexity and beauty of Renaissance embroidery.
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