Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne: Libro I-IV, page 95 (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(97)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of Renaissance Venice with this woodcut from Cesare Vecellio's *Corona delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne* (Crown of Noble and Virtuous Women), Libro I-IV, page 95 (recto), printed in 1601. Vecellio, a masterful Venetian woodcutter and engraver, crafted this intricate illustration as part of a celebrated book honoring the virtues and splendor of noblewomen through poetry and visual artistry. Measuring just 5½ x 7⅝ inches, this diminutive page packs a wealth of detail, showcasing Vecellio's signature style of precise, decorative designs that blend fashion, ornament, and ...
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:...