Prima Parte de' Fiori, e Disegni di varie sorti di Ricami Moderni, page 6 (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(7)
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the intricate world of Renaissance ornament with *Prima Parte de' Fiori e Disegni di sorti di Ricami Modern*, page 6 (recto), a 1591 woodcut by Giovanni Battista Ciotti and de' Franceschi. in Venice, this page from a pattern book showcases delicate floral motifs and embroidery designs, capturing the era's fascination with nature-inspired elegance. At just 5 5/16 x 7 5/16 inches, it's a treasure from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drawings and Prints department, acquired through the Harris Brisbane Dick Fund in 1933. These books were revolutionary in late 16th-century Europe, serving...
About the Artist
Giovanni Battista Ciotti|Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian|Italian) · 1555 |1500 –1659 |1600
Italian, born Siena, ca. 1560|Italian, active 16th century