Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo

Corona delle Nobile et Virtuose Donne, Libro Terzo

Cesare Vecellio

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Designed by Cesare Vecellio, Italian, Pieve di Cadore 1521-1601 Venice, Venice, published by Alessandro de' Vecchi, Italian, active 17th century, Venice. Illustrated title page, dedication with woodcut initial letter, 24 pages of designs, second to last page contains illustration enclosed by an ornamental border, last page has poem with illustration framed by ornamental design.

Drawings and Prints

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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