Uffizio della Settimana Santa : colle rubriche volgari, argomenti de' Salmi, spiegazione delle cerimonie e misterj, con osservazioni, e riflessioni divote dell'abate Alessandro Mazzinelli 1794
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natural stone pattern
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aged paper
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textured paper
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paper texture
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coloured pencil
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folded paper
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embossed
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cardboard
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italy
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cutout
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foil embossing
"Uffizio della Settimana Santa" is a three-volume book bound in one by Alessandro Mazzinelli, an Italian artist. The cover is made of red leather and features a gold-leaf embossed border with floral motifs. The book's center displays a coat of arms with a crown and a shield. This work was created in 1794 and is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. It showcases a refined Italian bookbinding style with a simple yet elegant design. The gold detailing and the prominent coat of arms give a sense of formality and elegance, suggesting that the book was intended for a discerning audience.
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