La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami, page 39 (recto) 1567

This is a page from a book of embroidery designs, *La Vera Perfettione del Disegno di varie sorti di recami* (The True Perfection of Design for Various Kinds of Embroidery), by Giovanni Ostaus (1507-1607). It is a 16th-century print, created in 1567, depicting a design for a fabric. The motifs include a central design of two birds with a vase or chalice between them, which is framed by a geometric pattern of diamonds and an upper band of two animals with a more intricate geometric pattern. This intricate design, representative of the era’s fascination with geometric patterns, was intended to be copied onto fabric by skilled embroiderers. The design was likely used as a reference for needlework projects, showcasing the complexity and refinement of embroidery in Renaissance Italy.