Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 49 (verso) 1588

"Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts..." page 49 (verso) is a 1588 printed page from a book of embroidery patterns by Federico de Vinciolo. It features four distinct geometric designs, each comprised of small squares. These patterns would have been used as inspiration for hand-stitched embroidery, demonstrating the popularity of needlework as a fashionable and decorative art form during the Renaissance. The designs are simple yet elegant, showcasing the precision and beauty attainable through handcraft. The work is an excellent example of "pattern books", a genre popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.