Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 71 (recto) 1588

"Les Singuliers et Nouveaux Portraicts... page 71 (recto)" is a page from a book of needlepoint patterns by Federico de Vinciolo, an Italian artist active in the late 16th century. The image features a detailed gridded design for a needlepoint depicting Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, representing Autumn. The pattern includes 67 stitches in height and 54 in width, providing a precise guide for needleworkers of the era. This print is a valuable example of a historical embroidery pattern, demonstrating the intricate and artistic nature of needlework during the Renaissance.