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Dell'idea della architettura universale
Illustrated by: Vincenzo Scamozzi (Italian, 1552–1616)
Author: Vincenzo Scamozzi (Italian, 1552–1616)
Printer: Giorgio Valentino (Italian, 17th century)
Author: Vincenzo Scamozzi (Italian, 1552–1616)
Printer: Giorgio Valentino (Italian, 17th century)
1615
Place of Publication: Venice, Italy
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with two engraved titles, 44 engravings, and 42 woodcuts
Dimensions
Overall: 35.5 x 24 x 7 cm (14 x 9 7/16 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel and Dorothy Glaser
Accession Number1979.655
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Venice: Giorgio Valentino for the author, 1615
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet V, 180; Berlin 2605; Cicognara 651; Fowler 292
Description(Venice: Giorgio Valentino for the author, 1615) Folio in two parts bound together; [Part 1] 200 leaves, [Part II] 202 leaves; contemporary limp vellum (beige linen box).
Engraved architectural title pages with portrait of the author, illustrations of architectural orders, diagrams, elevations of buildings, bridges, fortifications, etc.
Engraved architectural title pages with portrait of the author, illustrations of architectural orders, diagrams, elevations of buildings, bridges, fortifications, etc.
ProvenanceBy 1975, with Rosenkilde & Bagger, Copenhagen; 1975, probably purchased by Samuel and Dorothy Glaser; 1979, their gift to the MFA. (Accession date: December 19, 1979)