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I Commentari di C. Giulio Cesare

Andrea Palladio (editor and illustrator) and Julius Caesar (author)

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a historical book page featuring a title and description in Latin attributed to Giulio Cesare. The Venetian publisher Pietro de Franceschi is mentioned, along with references to Andrea Palladio. The page showcases a shield-like crest surrounded by ornamental designs and figures. The layout and typography reflect the printing style of the late Renaissance or Baroque period, combining Latin and Italian text in a structured manner.

Artwork Details

Date
1575
Medium
bound volume with forty-two double-page engraved illustrations on laid paper, engraved headpieces, tailpieces and letters throughout
Dimensions
5824 × 7435 px
Public Domain
Yes
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