Nova Iconologia

Written by Cesare Ripa Italian
 Published by Pietro Paulo Tozzi Italian

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Ripa first published his emblem book of important symbols, Iconologia, in 1593 without illustrations. The second, illustrated edition of 1603 promptly became an essential source that warranted subsequent printings.

Nova Iconologia, Written by Cesare Ripa (Italian, Perugia ca. 1555–probably 1622 Rome), Woodcut

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Nova Iconologia, Written by Cesare Ripa (Italian, Perugia ca. 1555–probably 1622 Rome), Woodcut
Nova Iconologia, Written by Cesare Ripa (Italian, Perugia ca. 1555–probably 1622 Rome), Woodcut

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