Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 3 (recto)
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
Overall: 5 5/16 x 7 5/16 in. (13.5 x 18.5 cm)
Classification
Books|Prints|Ornament & Architecture
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933
Accession Number
33.64.2(4)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the intricate world of Renaissance design with *Prima Parte de' Fiori e Disegni di sorti di Ricami Modern, page 3 (recto)*, a delicate woodcut from 1591 by Italian printmakers Giovanni Battista Ci and Francesco de' Frances. This page, measuring just 5 5/16 x 7 5/16 inches, bursts with floral motifs—think blooming roses, fanciful leaves, and scrolling vines—perfectly suited for embroidery patterns. Produced in Venice, a hub of printing innovation, it forms part of a pattern book that guided artisans in creating luxurious textiles. Woodcuts like this were revolutionary for their time,...
About the Artist
Giovanni Battista Ciotti|Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian|Italian) · 1555 |1500 –1659 |1600
Italian, born Siena, ca. 1560|Italian, active 16th century