Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo, page 9 (recto)
Designer Cesare Vecellio Italian
Publisher Alessandro de' Vecchi Italian
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Designed by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi, Italian, active 17th century, Venice.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 3 horizontal registers. Top register is decorated with a pattern of flowers with curving striped stems. Middle register is decorated with coiling vines of leaves and flowers, which various animals like a dog, squirrel, fox, and a lion climb. Bottom register is decorated with coiling vines of leaves and flowers; at the left side sits Orpheus who serenades animals like deer, birds, foxes, and an iguana, which advance toward him.
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