Caption:
Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 15 (recto). Designer: Cesare Vecellio (Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice) , Venice. Dimensions: Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm). Publisher: Alessandro de' Vecchi (Italian, active Venice, 1570-1629) , Venice. Date: 1620.
Designed by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi, Italian, active 17th century, Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Each register is decorated at the top with a zigzagging line, underneath which is an alternating pattern of tall and short flowers that sit upon a rectangular base ornamented with other floral and foliage elements. The bottom register is ornamented with figures in addition to flowers.
Publisher:
Alessandro de' Vecchi (Italian, active Venice, 1570-1629), Venice