La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 37 (recto) 1567

This page from Giovanni Ostaus’s *La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami* (1567) features an elaborate design for embroidery. It shows a series of three horizontal bands filled with patterns of leaves, flowers, and other stylized motifs, all rendered in a geometric style. The book was intended to provide guidance for embroidery artists, and this page showcases the intricate and fashionable patterns that were popular during the Renaissance. The image of a single page from the publication is a fascinating glimpse into the world of needlework and design in the 16th century.