Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 2 (verso) 1601

This is page two (verso) from Cesare Vecellio's 1601 book, "Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne." The text, which is part of a larger work about noble and virtuous women, includes an inscription that reads, "Di Venetia, adi 20 Marzo 1591" (Venice, March 20, 1591), and is signed "Cesare Vecellio." Vecellio was a Venetian painter and writer, best known for his illustrated books on costume and fashion. This page showcases his skill in the genre of printing, and it is a good example of how art and text combined to create a fascinating cultural record.