Bilder Girolamo Ruscelli (c. 1500-1566) – Page featuring Astorre Baglione and an elephant emblem – Engraving (1566)

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"Astorre Baglione" identifies this page which depicts an elephant centered within a detailed, rectangular frame decorated with floral scrolls, mythological heads, and symmetrical ornaments. Beneath this illustration, the Italian text discusses the natural history and intelligence of the elephant, citing ancient observations. This copperplate engraving originates from a Venetian publication focused on historical emblems and symbols.

Girolamo Ruscelli was an Italian humanist, cartographer, and editor active during the sixteenth century. He is recognized for his scholarly works on language, literature, and heraldry, including significant contributions to the study of geography and classical texts. His editorial projects were influential in the cultural landscape of Renaissance Venice. His writings connected classical scholarship with the contemporary interests of the Italian nobility.

Artist or Maker:
Girolamo Ruscelli.

Dimensions:
Approximately 26 cm x 19 cm.

Medium:
Engraving.

Date:
1566.

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.