La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 32 (verso)
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
Overall: 6 5/16 x 8 7/16 in. (16 x 21.5 cm)
Classification
Books|Prints|Ornament & Architecture
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1928
Accession Number
21.15.3(63)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Welcome to page 32 (verso) *La Vera Perfett del Disegno di varie di recami*, a 1567 woodcut book published by Giovanni Ostaus featuring designs attributed to the Mannerist artist Giuseppe Porta, known as Salviati. Created during the Renaissance in Venice, this printed page showcases intricate ornamental motifs ideal for embroidery, lace, and textile decoration—reflecting the era's booming demand for luxurious fabrics among Europe's nobility and merchants. Woodcuts like this one, measuring just 6 5/16 x 8 7/16 inches, were revolutionary for their reproducibility, allowing artisans far beyond I...