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Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 111 (recto)
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Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 111 (recto)

Medium

Woodcut

Dimensions

Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 11/16 in. (14 x 19.5 cm)

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1918

Classification

Books|Prints|Ornament & Architecture

Department

Drawings and Prints

Rights

Public Domain

About Cesare Vecellio

1521–1601Republic of Venice

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: ornamental