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Matteo Pagano, 1563
Step back into 16th-century Venice with this intricate woodcut by Matteo Pagano, a page from a design book that helped artisans create beautiful textiles and lace.
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This woodcut, "Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 29 (verso)," by Matteo Pagano, is a fascinating glimpse into 16th-century Venetian textile design and printmaking. Pagano was a prolific publisher and designer, particularly known for his pattern books aimed at artisans, embroiderers, and lacemakers. This specific page comes from his 1563 publication, "Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..." (Triumph of Virtue. New Book...), which, like many of his works, served as a practical guide for creating intricate designs. The woodcut medium allowed for relatively easy reproduction and dissemination of these patterns, making them accessible to a wider audience of craftspeople. While the exact image on this page isn't described, it would typically feature a meticulously rendered geometric or floral motif, characteristic of the elaborate decorative styles popular during the Renaissance. Pagano's work played a crucial role in the spread of design ideas across Europe, influencing the aesthetics of textiles, fashion, and interior decoration of the period.
Intricate geometric or floral patterns
Fine lines and details of the woodcut
Evidence of its use as a design template
Step back into 16th-century Venice with this intricate woodcut by Matteo Pagano, a page from a design book that helped artisans create beautiful textiles and l…
Matteo Pagano, an Italian printmaker, created intricate woodcut designs for lace patterns and other decorative arts in 16th-century Venice.
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