Decachordum Christianum

1507

Marcus Vigerius

Associated Names
Marcus Vigerius

Author, Italian, 1446 - 1516

Gerolamo Soncino

Publisher, Italian, active 1488 - 1533

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative page. Detailed illustrations with a central coat of arms featuring an eagle in a heraldic pose under a wide-brimmed clerical hat are included. Latin text is at the top in a serif typeface. The borders are decorated with intricate patterns of vine-like motifs, stylized floral designs, and baroque faces surrounding the central content. Ink annotations are visible within the illustration. The design is likely from a historical manuscript or book, showcasing craftsmanship and elegance typical of religious or formal publications from previous centuries.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bound volume with nine full-page woodcuts, thirty-three small woodcuts, and illuminated initials

  • Credit Line

    William B. O'Neal Fund

  • Accession Number

    2019.135.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, Turin; (Libreria Antiquaria Mediolanum, Milan); purchased 2020 by NGA.

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