Prima parte de' fiori, page 15 (recto)
Medium
Woodcut
Dimensions
Overall: 6 11/16 x 9 1/16 in. (17 x 23 cm)
Classification
Books|Prints|Ornament & Architecture
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mary M. Greenwood, in memory of Eliza Rudd Greenwood, 1953
Accession Number
53.566.2b(15)
Tags
Art Historical Context
**Prima parte de' fiori, page 15 (recto)**, created in 1591 by woodcut artists Giovanni Battista Ciotti, Nicolo Moretti, and Francesco de' Franceschi, exemplifies the intricate ornamental designs of late Renaissance Italy. This woodcut, measuring 6 11/16 x 9 1/16 inches, appears in a pattern book dedicated to floral motifs ("fiori" means "flowers"), blending delicate botanical elements with graceful female nudes. Such books were essential tools for artisans, providing templates for decorating textiles, ceramics, furniture, and architectural details during the vibrant workshops of 16th-century ...
About the Artist
Giovanni Battista Ciotti|Nicolo Moretti|Francesco de' Franceschi (Italian|Italian) · 1555 |1500 –1659 |1600
Italian, born Siena, ca. 1560|Italian, active 16th century