Le Pompe: Opera Nova, page 8 (verso) 1557

This page from the 1557 publication *Le Pompe: Opera Nova* by Giovanni Battista & Marchio Sessa, is a detailed black and white illustration of two elaborate lace patterns. Printed in Venice, this publication is an important example of the Renaissance interest in decorative arts and the rise of the textile industry. The intricate patterns displayed in the image were likely intended to inspire and guide artisans in the creation of beautiful and complex lacework. *Le Pompe* remains a valuable resource for understanding the history of lace making and its role in 16th-century Venetian culture.