Caption:
Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 6 (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 2 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with 3 triangles that are each ornamented with a different floral motif; middle triangle is also illustrated with 2 birds. Bottom register is decorated in the center with a vase of flowers that is flanked on both sides by a curving vine that terminates in a composite man and plant figure, which captures a peacock with a rope (?).
Publisher:
Alessandro de' Vecchi (Italian, active Venice, 1570-1629), Venice