Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 109 (recto)
1601
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm)
Classification
Books|Prints|Ornament & Architecture
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1918
Accession Number
18.67.2(111)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Cesare Vecellio, a Venetian engraver and chronicler of fashion renowned for his detailed costume books like *De gli Habitiichi et Moderni*, this woodcut in 1601 as part of *Corona delleili et Virtuose Donne* (Crown of Noble anduous Women), Books I-IV. This lavishly illustrated volume celebrated the heraldry, virtues, and lineages of Europe's noblewomen, blending Renaissance ideals of femininity, nobility, and allegory. Page 109 (recto), measuring a compact 5½ x 7⅝ inches, exemplifies Vecellio's skill in capturing emblematic designs for a discerning audience. The image likely features intricat...
About the Artist
Cesare Vecellio · 1521–1601
Cesare was a distant cousin of the famous Titian, and studied in his shop. He was a member of the branch of Vecellio descended from Giovanni Antonio. He is best known for his prints; he published illustrated books on costume, embroidery and lacemaking, and other subjects. Francesco, Cesare, Orazio and Marco were the only family members allowed to use the appellation "di Tiziano." Comment on works:...