Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 44 (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(45)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of Renaissance Venice with this woodcut from Cesare Vecellio's *Corona delle Nobili Virtuose Donne*Coronet of Noble and Virtuous), Libro I-IV, page 44 (recto), printed in 1601. Vecellio, a master engraver and chronicler of fashion, captures intricate ornamental designs tailored for noblewomen, blending decorative motifs with architectural flair. Measuring a compact 5½ × 7⅝ inches, this page exemplifies the Venetian's fascination with textiles, patterns, and status symbols, reflecting the era's opulent courts where appearance signified virtue and lineage. Woodcuts l...
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:...