11490 Girolamo Ruscelli (1504–1566) – Emblem of Onofrio Panvinio – Engraving (1566)
"Onofrio Panvinio." This engraving features the personal device of the celebrated Augustinian historian and antiquarian Onofrio Panvinio. The central image depicts an ox standing between a sacrificial altar and a plow, symbolizing a life dedicated to both religious service and intellectual labor. This scene is enclosed within an elaborate Renaissance strapwork cartouche, adorned with four muscular figures in dynamic poses and a prominent grotesque mask at the top. Below the image, a ribbon bears the Latin motto "In Utrumque Paratus" (Prepared for either). This work was published in Venice as part of Le Imprese Illustri, a comprehensive collection of allegorical emblems belonging to prominent figures of the sixteenth century.
Girolamo Ruscelli was an influential Italian humanist, editor, and polymath based in Venice during the mid-sixteenth century. He was a central figure in the flourishing Venetian publishing industry, where he oversaw the production of essential texts in geography, literature, and heraldry. His work Le Imprese Illustri is considered one of the most important examples of Renaissance emblem literature, combining sophisticated copperplate engravings with deep philosophical and historical analysis. Ruscelli's editorial precision and his ability to synthesize classical knowledge with contemporary social status made his publications highly sought after by the European intellectual elite.
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.
| Värdering | 300 - 400 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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