Francisci Ficoronii Gemmae antiquae litteratae aliaequae rariores
Francisci Ficoronii Gemmae antiquae litteratae, a 1757 Italian antiquarian catalogue by Francesco de' Ficoroni with plates by Niccolò Galeotti, made for collectors and scholars of ancient gems. Its plates show engraved gems in oval frames, each with a small figure scene drawn in fine black line on plain paper. A designer might take from them the compact oval medallion layout, the crisp classical figure poses, and the spare line engraving that suits cameo-style motifs.
