Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 10 (recto)
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (14 x 20 cm)
Classification
Books|Prints|Ornament & Architecture
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1953
Accession Number
53.547.2(11)
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the late Renaissance era, *Fiori di Ricamiovamente Posti in* (Newly Illuminated Flowers ofroidery), page 10recto), captures the flourishing interest in ornamental design across Europe. Published in 1591 by Italian Matteo Florimi and Francesco' Franceschi, thiscut print served as a pattern book illustration, offering intricate floral motifs for embroiderers, lace makers, and textile artists. At just 5½ x 7⅞ inches (14 x 20 cm), its compact size made it practical for workshops, reflecting the era's blend of artistry and craftsmanship. Woodcuts like this one were a revolutionary printing tech...
About the Artist
Matteo Florimi|Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian|Italian) · 1581 |1572 –1613 |1622
Italian, active Siena, ca. 1581–died 1613|Italian, Borgo San Sepolcro (Sansepolcro) 1572–1622 Borgo San Sepolcro (Sansepolcro)