11491 Girolamo Ruscelli (1504–1566) – Emblem of Federico Rovero – Engraving (1566)
"Federico Rovero, Rotario Monsignor di Ceresola." This engraving features the personal device of Federico Rovero, a member of the influential Piedmontese nobility. The central image depicts a large treadwheel with a man on horseback positioned inside, representing the concept of constant motion and the energy required to elevate great weights or achieve significant goals. The scene is enclosed within an elaborate Renaissance strapwork cartouche featuring two winged figures blowing trumpets and a decorative floral motif at the base. This work was published in Venice as part of Le Imprese Illustri, a celebrated sixteenth-century collection of symbolic devices belonging to the European intellectual and political elite. The accompanying text provides a humanist commentary on the mechanical and moral implications of the wheel as a symbol of persistent effort.
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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