Schön Neues Modelbuch (Page 12 recto) 1597

This page from Johann Sibmacher's *Schön Neues Modelbuch* (1597) is a design guide for embroidery. The page features two different patterns, both using a grid system to clearly illustrate the design. The top pattern features a floral motif and foliage with a central decorative house, while the bottom pattern is a geometric design with an intricate central element. Sibmacher was a German artist known for his publications on embroidery, needlepoint, and other forms of decorative needlework. His *Modelbuch* was a popular source of inspiration for needleworkers in the 16th and 17th centuries.