Book cover for Ferdinando Giorgi's Estratto, Florence, 1786 1781 - 1791

This book cover is a prime example of 18th-century decorative arts. The anonymous artist created a delicate pattern of stylized flowers and diamonds on a blue background, typical of Italian decorative arts of the period. The repeating design, also known as a pattern, is composed of small, white flowers with red centers, encased in delicate diamond-shaped frames. The book cover, likely made of paper or fabric, is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City, demonstrating the continued interest in the artistry of book covers.