Leaf from Crown of Noble and Virtuous Women
Cesare Vecellio
1591, assembled into portfolio 1937
Medium
Woodcut on ivory laid paper
Dimensions
Image: 9.1 × 13.5 cm (3 5/8 × 5 3/8 in.); Sheet: 13.4 × 18.4 cm (5 5/16 × 7 1/4 in.)
Classification
woodcut
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
132239
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:...