Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 4 (recto)

Fiori di Ricami Nuovamente Posti in Luce, page 4 (recto) by Matteo Florimi|Francesco de' Franceschi

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(5)

Tags

Ornament

Art Historical Context

In the late Renaissance era, *Fiori di Ricamiovamente Posti in* (Flowers of Embroider Newly Brought to Light), 4 (recto captures the blooming fascination with intricate ornamental designs. Published in 1591 by Matteo Florimi and Francesco de Franceschi—prominent Sienese printers—this woodcut from a pattern book showcases delicate floral motifs ideal for embroidery, lace, and textiles. Measuring a compact 5½ × 7⅞ inches (14 × 20 cm), it invited artisans across Europe to replicate nature-inspired elegance in their crafts. Woodcuts like this were revolutionary for their accessibility: carved in ...

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)

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